Senior Bridge Project Manager - Client-Facing Mega Projects

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on designing bridge-related projects and managing them through full lifecycle—scope, fee, schedule, and budget—while coordinating with cross-discipline teams to meet client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring Iowa DOT or municipal project relationships, a strong leadership background, and a track record of delivering complex, multi-million dollar programs on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget; manage to client expectations.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with cross-discipline partners.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and execution of the project plan.
• Mentor staff and support performance reviews and staffing decisions.
• Support business development and client relationships for mega projects.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on designing bridge-related projects and managing them through full lifecycle—scope, fee, schedule, and budget—while coordinating with cross-discipline teams to meet client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring Iowa DOT or municipal project relationships, a strong leadership background, and a track record of delivering complex, multi-million dollar programs on time and on budget.