Project Manager II - Engineering

HNTB Corporation; Johnson Place (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Project Manager II – Engineering to oversee full lifecycle of projects, from scope and technical proposals to contract negotiations and delivery of project plans. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, guiding multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and achieve HNTB’s 4-for-4 performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of engineering project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project scope and fee quotation and assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts.
• Lead or participate in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Manage project team to deliver scope, schedule and budgets to client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

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 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 II – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects, or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to < $25M) 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). Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• 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. Leads client contract scoping and 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.
• Responsible for/oversees 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 mini-mega and 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, mini-mega, and 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 10 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance 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 mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.
• Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.
• Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Scott Depot, WV (Charleston)

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.

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