Senior Federal Programs Project Leader

HNTB Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Arlington, VA leads federal infrastructure programs and delivers complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The Senior Project Manager will guide teams through all lifecycle stages, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to achieve HNTB’s 4-for-4 performance: on time, on budget, high quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.
• Experience delivering federal infrastructure projects and working with federal agencies.
• Experience with proposals, contracts, and client negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotations, and technical proposals.
• Lead client liaison and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform technical design tasks and deliverables.
• Lead project delivery using SDA and develop execution plans.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, and performance reviews.
• Support business development with pursuit efforts for mega projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Registered Architect (RA)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Arlington, VA leads federal infrastructure programs and delivers complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The Senior Project Manager will guide teams through all lifecycle stages, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to achieve HNTB’s 4-for-4 performance: on time, on budget, high quality, and