Project Manager I - Structures

HNTB; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 126,950 - 198,564; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a technically proficient engineer eager to transition into Project Management in Burlington, VT. You will manage small-to-medium bridge projects throughout Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire, ensuring successful completion of project scope, budget, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8 years of experience, and possesses strong leadership and client liaison skills. The position offers a balanced work/life environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation.
• Serve as the primary client liaison.
• Perform technical analysis and design tasks.
• Implement project delivery plans.
• Coordinate project staffing.

Skills

Project management

Technical proficiency

Client liaison skills

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

System tools for project delivery

Job description

What We're Looking For

Our growing team is seeking a technically proficient engineer who wants to transition into Project Management. The ideal candidate will be motivated to manage small‑to‑medium bridge projects throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, oversee project budget, scope and schedule, and lead a core team of structural engineers—all while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

What You'll Do

• Develop project scope and fee quotation and assist in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets to completion.
• Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification production for assigned projects.
• Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach and lead the development and execution of the project management plan.
• Coordinate with managers on project staffing and support performance and compensation reviews.
• Partner with Client Service Leaders to assist with business development and pursue strategic projects with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach.
• Possibly be responsible for recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff.
• Perform 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

• Experience delivering 4for4 projects (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction).
• Ability to lead a small project or task order with few subconsultants.
• Proficiency in system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver smaller projects.
• Knowledge of HNTB Sophisticated processes and ability to implement them.
• Experience interfacing with client‑level peers on small projects.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and perform portions of the technical work.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Locations

Bedford, NH; Burlington, VT; South Portland, ME (Portland).

Salary Range

Vermont: $126,950.84 – $198,564.14 (approximate). Nationwide: $126,950.84 – $248,205.18 (approximate).

Job Type and Category

Regular, Full time, Engineering Group.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

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 requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us at [e-mail] or call 816‑527‑2600 for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on requests for accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

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Affirmative Action Policy Statement

HNTB has implemented the following policy as part of its longstanding commitment to compliance with all applicable affirmative action requirements. HNTB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, this affirmative action policy.

HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB.

In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry - Employee Center and applicants should contact [e-mail].

HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements.

In addition, employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities: (1) filing a complaint; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Section 4212, Section 503, their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; or (4) exercising any other right protected by Section 4212, Section 503, or their implementing regulations.

The non‑confidential portions of the affirmative action program for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. These plans are available for review upon request during normal business hours. Any questions or requests to review should be directed to your Human Resources Partner.

As Chief Executive Officer, I fully support our affirmative action program and am committed to the implementation of the company’s affirmative action policy. I have delegated overall responsibility for this policy to the Business Integrity Director. The Manager of HR Compliance & Immigration is responsible for the implementation, auditing, and reporting of this policy and program, assisted by the office’s Human Resources Partner.

HNTB employees must comply with this policy and report any violations of illegal discrimination, as specified in the Integrity Reporting policy.

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Robert J. Slimp, CEO