Senior Project Director

HNTB Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Sr Project Director to lead the development and execution of the project management plan for one or more mega and super mega projects ($25M+). This role focuses on contracting, controls, quality, risk, and change management, while guiding strategic client relationships across public-sector infrastructure programs in the Greater Houston region.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering transportation and public works programs, leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 12+ years in delivery of mega/super mega projects.
• Experience leading complex transportation/public works programs for public-sector clients.
• Strong client relationship building and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains key client relationships; acts as primary company contact on projects.
• Oversees project controls, budget, schedule, scope, and change management to meet goals.
• Leads pursuits and proposals for mega/super mega projects; collaborates with sales teams and leadership.

Skills

Client relations

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

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 leading the development and execution of the project management plan while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships. This position serves as the primary client liaison responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of one or more super mega ($25M+) projects including contracting, project controls, quality, risk and change management. The Sr Project Director implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. In addition to project delivery responsibilities, this position provides strategic leadership for major infrastructure programs and capital investment initiatives throughout the Greater Houston region and similar high-growth markets. The ideal candidate possesses demonstrated experience leading complex transportation, public works, capital improvement, and program management initiatives for counties, municipalities, state transportation agencies, and other public-sector clients. This role is expected to collaborate in the development and execution of client account strategies and program delivery plans, identify opportunities for sustainable growth, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client leadership. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to lead multiple programs and clients concurrently while building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing multidisciplinary teams capable of delivering large and complex infrastructure programs. Experience supporting the pursuit, mobilization, and delivery of countywide program management contracts, major capital programs, and transportation initiatives for agencies such as TxDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public infrastructure owners is highly desired. The individual will play a key role in advancing HNTB's presence in the Houston region through client development, strategic program leadership, and successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects.
• Proactive management of cash, budget, schedule and project scope to ensure adherence to project goals and completion to the client's satisfaction.
• Sets priorities, obtains commitments, and engages required resources through collaboration with Group Directors, Department Managers and/or Section Managers to staff projects according to the project Work Plan.
• Collaborates with office and division leadership in solving challenges and ensuring business objectives are met.
• Supervises and mentors’ team to achieve overall project objectives.
• Where appropriate, oversees the project's Project Manager(s).
• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Leads pursuits of super mega projects.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders to develop long term strategies to identify and pursue additional business opportunities with key clients and with pursuit champions on efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
• Works with the pursuit team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
• Leads interview and proposal presentations to the client as well as general presentations within the industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience including 6 years of experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree
• 25 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrated success leading complex infrastructure programs, capital improvement programs, or project portfolios for public-sector clients, including transportation, public works, municipal, county, or state agencies.
• Experience developing and executing strategic client plans, program delivery strategies, and long-term growth initiatives across multiple clients and programs.
• Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and retain high-performing multidisciplinary teams while developing future project and program leaders.
• Strong leadership, business, and program management capabilities, including responsibility for project and program performance, client satisfaction, business development, risk management, and organizational growth.

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Locations:

Houston, TX (Fannin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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 sparkhasconnected 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 encourageouremployeesto bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide thema meaningful welcomingenvironment wheretheyare valued, celebrated andrespected. Diversityofthought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value toour clientsandour communities. EqualOpportunityEmployer HNTBisanequalopportunityemployer.Allqualified applicantswill receiveconsideration 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 AuthorizationIn compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986, 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). Verificationof employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E‑Verify Know your rights: Right to Work