Project Manager II - Transportation

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Team-oriented Project Manager II – Engineering to lead multiple highway and transportation initiatives. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, develop scopes and proposals, and oversee delivery within time and budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of relevant experience, and a track record in managing engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation, assist in proposals and contracts according to HNTB's SCA.
• Lead or participate in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Manage project team to deliver scope, schedule and budgets to client satisfaction.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
• Supervise and mentor project staff and support performance reviews.
• Collaborate with client service leaders on business development and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Job description

What We’re Looking For

What We’re Looking For Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Join our Des Moines, IA office and be an integral part of growing our transportation design practice. We are looking for a team-oriented project manager with Iowa DOT and/or local municipal transportation design experience who is knowledgeable in Microstation design software. While the primary focus will be on local and statewide highway and transportation projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to support Midwest and national clients and projects through our Central States Office and firmwide transportation practice. Join our more than 110 years of experience and be a part of why HNTB consistently ranks as a top design firm by Engineering News Record (ENR). 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.

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

• 12+ years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license - State of Iowa preferred or ability to obtain Iowa DOT and/or local municipal client experience.
• Microstation experience – Bentley OpenRoads a plus.
• Bluebeam Revu experience a plus.
• Active engagement in local professional and/or civic organizations.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Des Moines, IA

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. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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.

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