Project Manager I - PMCM

HNTB Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Project Manager I – Engineering to lead small to mid-size transportation projects from scope through closeout. You will coordinate with clients, manage budgets, schedules, and teams across disciplines to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery and high client satisfaction.

A strong technical background in engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Experience in transportation projects and CTDOT policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, schedule, and budgets; manage client communications.
• Serve as primary client liaison and lead project team to deliver scope on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross‑discipline teams; oversee design, analysis, and production deliverables.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan; monitor risk and changes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop project staff; support performance and compensation discussions.
• Support business development and pursuit efforts for strategic projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? The time is right to join our Rocky Hill Connecticut PMCM Group and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects throughout the Northeast. Become part of our Team on exciting projects such as Greater Hartford Mobility Program, Task Order Rail, or be a part of the effort to help shape the landscape of Alternate Project Delivery in Connecticut. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to 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 assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Assists with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
• Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
• Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.
• Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Performs coordination with managers on project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
• Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
• Leads 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 plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs 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 4for4 (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 no or few subconsultants.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• 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.
• PM or Deputy PM experience in transportation projects
• Knowledge of CTDOT policies and procedures

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• 10 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Rocky Hill, CT (Hartford), White Plains, NY (Westchester Hudson Valley)

The approximate pay range for New York is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Connecticut is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work.