Senior DB Design Manager: Highway & Managed Lanes

HNTB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a DB Design Manager (Highway/Managed Lanes) to lead teams on nationally significant projects. This officer-level role requires extensive experience with contractors, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on large-scale highway design programs.

Travel to project offices nationwide is required, with base locations across the U.S. You will be accountable for achieving performance objectives, delivering quality work on time and on budget, and ensuring client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 6 years delivering mega/super mega projects.
• Master’s degree preferred in a related discipline.
• Professional licensure and certifications (e.g., PE) may be preferred across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and serves as primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Manages financial performance: cash, budget, schedule, and scope to meet client expectations.
• Allocates resources and staffs projects per Work Plan with Group/Department/Section leadership.
• Collaborates with leadership to solve challenges and achieve business objectives.
• Mentors and oversees project staff and project managers; supports performance reviews.
• Leads mega/super mega project pursuits and develops long-term strategies with clients.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial management

Staffing and staffing plans

Megaproject leadership

Proposal and pursuit

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

HNTB is seeking a DB Design Manager (Highway/Managed Lanes) to lead teams on nationally significant projects. This officer-level role requires extensive experience with contractors, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on large-scale highway design programs.

Travel to project offices nationwide is required, with base locations across the U.S. You will be accountable for achieving performance objectives, delivering quality work on time and on budget, and ensuring client