Project Manager I - Structural Engineer Buildings

HNTB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,993 - 228,348; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager I – Engineering responsible for managing project lifecycles and delivering high-quality results. You'll work with clients, oversee budgets, and guide project teams towards successful completion.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with structural analysis software is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work on significant projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in project management.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Interface with clients to discuss project scope and contractual negotiations.
• Oversee project budget, schedule, and technical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Technical analysis

Design and specification

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

Structural Analysis software (ETABS, SAP 2000)

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 Aviation, Sports, Transit, and 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, 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. It provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design-related specifications, calculations, reports, and plans. It 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 of 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 multi-disciplined projects, identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver 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 or Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering
• 10 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience with Structural Analysis software such as ETABS, SAP 2000, ADAPT, SAFE, RISA, etc.
• Familiarity with Revit, Autodesk and Bluebeam

Additional Information

Location: Los Angles, CA (Figueroa Street). Visa sponsorship is available. Pay range: Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County: $145993.46 – $228348.77. Nationwide: $126950.84 – $248205.18.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] or call 816-527-2600 for assistance. HNTB will determine accommodation requests on a case‑by‑case basis.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-30446