Project Manager I - Structural Engineer Buildings

HNTB Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the Seattle area seeks a Project Manager I – Engineering to oversee projects through full lifecycle, coordinating scope, schedule, and client communications. You will lead proposal development, manage budgets, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 8+ years of experience; PE/SE license is preferred. Strong risk management, contracting, and client relationship skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineering (SE) license.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation; assist with proposals and contracts.
• Serve as primary client liaison; manage scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Perform technical discipline tasks: analysis, design, reports, and specifications.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
• Mentor staff; participate in staffing, performance reviews, and compensation planning.
• Collaborate with client service leaders on business development and pursuits.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Contracting experience

Client liaison

Team mentorship

Technical guidance

Task order management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP 2000

ADAPT

SAFE

Risa

Revit

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

What We're Looking For 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 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.
• 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 mid-sized and/or moderately complex project or task order.
• Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 10 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineering (SE) license.
• Experience with Structural Analysis software such as ETABS, SAP 2000, ADAPT, SAFE, Risa, etc.
• Familiarity with Revit, Autodesk and Bluebeam.

Additional Information

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Locations: Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Seattle, WA (Downtown) . . . . . . .

The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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 nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

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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.

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