Project Director P3 Procurement Delivery

HNTB Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation, Atlanta, GA, seeks an experienced leader to manage procurement for GDOT’s P3 division and oversee mega and super mega projects. You will coordinate with owners, designers, contractors, and agencies to develop NOIA, IFs, RFQs, and RFPs, while guiding staff and pursuing major opportunities.

You will drive client relationships, ensure project financial performance, and lead strategic solutions with senior leadership and stakeholders across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of experience including 4 years managing mega/super mega projects.
• Experience serving as primary client liaison and manager of procurement activities for Developer, Design Builder, CMGC, and OMC.
• Experience on P3 projects for a transportation client or owner representative.
• Experience on mega design-build projects and express lanes.
• Four years of experience managing alternative delivery projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and serves as primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Communicates with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects.
• Proactively manages cash, budget, schedule and scope to meet goals.
• Staff staffing plans and resource loading in collaboration with leadership.
• Leads pursuit teams and prepares proposal materials.

Skills

Client liaison

Staff supervision

Project procurement

Executive communication

Staffing & recruitment

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

What We're Looking For Interfacing within the program management team made up of a planning, engineering, procurement, legal, project controls, and construction teams working on various alternative delivery projects (DBF, DBFM, DBFOM, CMGC, OMC, CDA). Key focus will include managing the staff leading Procurement activities for GDOT’s P3 Division which is delivering the largest design-build and P3 program in the US. Overseeing this staff will include monitoring the flow of communication and accountability regarding development of NOIAs, IFs, RFQs, and RFPs while coordinating with technical experts and facilitating the process of developing and recommending strategies and solutions for project challenges. As a key member of a team in the development and/or administration of agreements between an infrastructure owner, stakeholders, utility providers, P3 developers, and design and construction providers this person will participate in a wide variety of meetings - client meetings, proposer meetings, design charrettes, and contractor meetings. In those meetings this role will typically act as a representative for the owner as part of the program or project management team. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can deliver stellar service to our clients through the alternative delivery process by applying expertise in support of resolving project issues, including the analysis of and application of contract provisions. Candidates should be intellectually curious and not afraid to ask questions. Customer service skills and ability to talk comfortably with executives are a must. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where things can and will change quickly.

What You'll Do:

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects.
• Proactive management of cash, budget, schedule and project scope to ensure adherence to project goals and completion to the client's satisfaction.
• Sets priorities, obtains commitments, and engages required resources through collaboration with Group Directors, Department Managers and/or Section Managers to staff projects according to the project Work Plan.
• Collaborates with office and division leadership in solving challenges and ensuring business objectives are met.
• Supervises and mentors’ team to achieve overall project objectives.
• Where appropriate, oversees the project's Project Manager(s).
• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Leads pursuits of mega projects and/or actively involved as part of the pursuit team for super mega projects.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders to develop long term strategies to identify and pursue additional business opportunities with key clients and with pursuit champions on efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
• Works with the pursuit team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
• Leads interview and proposal presentations to the client as well as general presentations within the industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects Primary Focus Will Include: Serve as the primary client liaison and manager of the Developer, Design Builder, CMGC, and OMC procurement activities.
• Preparation of project reports, memorandums, presentations, reports summarizing brainstorming, and project correspondence including letters, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Monitor Quality Control / Quality Assurance Program for Procurement Activities.
• Participate in meetings and guide solutions driven coordination with Department, Legal Advisors, Financial Advisors, and General Engineering Consultants (GEC)
• Coordinate with other agencies and entities as required, including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), MARTA, and local governments.
• Develop Procurement/delivery methodology Recommendations
• Prepare white papers on various topics as requested by the Department.
• Facilitate Commercial Term Risk Management Workshops.
• Develop and support the establishment of project guidelines and strategies for the finalization and issuance of draft and final versions of Notice of Intent to Advertise (NOIA), Industry Forum (IF) materials, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and associated addendums
• Develop specifications and contract documents, develop alternative delivery Request for Proposals (RFP) which may include a Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA), addendums, and as requested by the Department, assist with the alternative delivery technical proposal evaluation process procurement documents for projects based on best industry practice.
• Develop and support procurement and contract documents.
• Support the procurement process and award for projects.
• Support project communications, outreach, education, and public relations, and customer service.
• Coordinate with project environmental support staff
• Coordinate with project utility coordination support staff, GDOT & utility agencies
• Coordinate with project traffic support staff
• Coordinate with Post-Let construction staff
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of transportation experience
• 8 years of experience working for or directly with a transportation client
• Experience working on a P3 for the Developer or as an owner representative
• Experience working on a mega design-build project
• Experience working on express lanes projects
• 4 years of experience managing alternative delivery projects

Additional Information

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Locations:

Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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