Project Manager I - Bridge Structures

HNTB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,950 - 248,205; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Project Manager I – Engineering in New York, NY to manage strategic and mini-mega projects throughout their lifecycle. The role involves project development, client liaison, and ensuring project quality and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with roadway and rail bridge structures is essential.

The projected salary range for this position varies between $126,950.84 and $248,205.18 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience required.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Experience with design and construction of roadway and/or rail bridge structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop project scope and fee quotations.
• Serve as the primary client liaison.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Technical analysis

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. Our historic growth is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This opportunity involves being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents, participating in contract negotiations, and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4‑for‑4 performance: delivery of quality work, on‑time, on‑budget, and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. Provides high‑level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design‑related specifications, calculations, reports, and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline and functional teams, to address and problem‑solve design‑related issues or concerns.

The Project Manager I – Engineering typically manages project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mini‑mega ($1M to <$5M) project management team.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assist in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Assist with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
• Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA). Lead the development and execution of the project management plan. Supervise and mentor the team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinate with managers on project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; develop plans for project staff reporting; and support performance and compensation reviews.
• Partner with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, build client relationships, and pursue efforts for strategic and mini‑mega projects in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Work with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Lead proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini‑mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4‑for‑4 (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction) on smaller projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team for a smaller project or task order with few or no sub‑consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver smaller projects or task orders.
• Leveraging the Office Management Team to assist in implementing HNTB sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Interfacing with your client‑level peer on a smaller project or task order.
• Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.
• Experience with design and construction of roadway and/or rail bridge structures on major rehabilitation projects.
• Experience in highly urbanized or congested project locations.
• Experience delivering projects requiring significant coordination with third‑party stakeholders.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (NY and/or NJ).

Location & Compensation

Location: New York, NY

Approximated pay range for New York: $126,950.84 – $248,205.18. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors such as the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 – $248,205.18.

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

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