Senior Construction Manager

HNTB Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 181,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in New York, NY seeks an experienced leader to manage field contract administration for complex infrastructure projects. You will serve as the on-site liaison among the client, company personnel, and contractors to resolve issues and keep projects on track.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering with extensive experience, including leading mega projects, robust scheduling, and cost-control capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of relevant experience (or 16 years if no degree).
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary projects and mega-projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage field contract administration and coordination on complex programs.
• Serve as on-site liaison among client, company, and contractor to resolve issues.
• Develop project scope, fee, and technical proposals in line with SCA.
• Oversee schedule, cost control, QA/QC, and safety compliance.
• Lead and mentor project teams, and support business development for mega projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract administration

Coordination

Risk management

Cost control

QA/QC

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education

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 for providing overall field contract administration and coordination on a program or project of a diverse and complex nature. Supervises assigned staff to verify that the Contractor’s activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. Primary on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor for resolution of project issues. Typically responsible for running projects of $20M or greater in construction value and key role in mega project pursuits.

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).
• Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs.
• Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities.
• Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule.
• Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
• Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing contractors’ schedule.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• 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.
• Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications.
• Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
• Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mega and super 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 mini-mega, mega, or super 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 construction 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 Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 12 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 16 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Lead systems construction oversight for installation, integration, testing, and commissioning (CBTC, communications, traction power).
• Serve as the primary coordination lead across MTA, contractor, and third parties, ensuring full interface alignment.
• Drive resolution of complex, multi-contract interface issues to mitigate conflicts, delays, and rework.
• Plan and coordinate access, outages, and work windows with MTA operations in an active transit environment.
• Enforce contractor compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and safety standards.
• Manage contract administration, including review of change orders, claims, and requests for equitable adjustment (REA).
• Assess cost and schedule impacts and support negotiations to safeguard MTA’s commercial position.
• Monitor progress against the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and coordinate with Project Controls on cost, EAC, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver concise executive reporting on progress, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Extensive experience with MTA systems, procedures, and project delivery frameworks is strongly preferred.
• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects.
• Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
• Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
• Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Serving as the lead interface with the client.
• Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer

• 15 years relevant experience.
• In lieu of education, 19 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: New York, NY

The approximate pay range for New York is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

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.

Work Authorization 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