Rail/Transit Project Manager

HNTB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,950 - 248,205; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Project Manager I – Engineering located in New York, NY. You will manage engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring quality delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. This role includes managing client relationships and developing technical proposals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and assist in technical proposals.
• Act as client liaison and manage project team.
• Perform technical analysis and design for projects.
• Implement project management plans for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Technical Proposals

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Manager I – Engineering at HNTB manages assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposals and procurement documents, participating in contract negotiations, and overseeing the delivery of project plans to achieve HNTB’s 4-for-4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget, and to client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotation, and assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts.
• Act as primary client liaison and manage project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and client satisfaction.
• Perform technical discipline tasks, including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implement HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project, leading the development and execution of the project management plan.
• Coordinate with managers on project staffing, recruitment, development, retention, and succession planning, and support performance and compensation reviews.
• Partner with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini‑mega projects.
• Lead proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini‑mega projects to the client and general presentations within the industry and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing projects for NY Metro Area clients (MTA, NYSDOT, PANYNJ and NYT).
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Location & Compensation

Location: New York, NY

The approximate pay range for New York is $126,950.84 – $248,205.18.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HNTB is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunities 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.