Senior Project Director - Transit

HNTB Corporation; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 287,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Seattle/Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Senior Project Director - Transit to lead the development and execution of the project management plan for mega transit programs and act as the primary client liaison.

The role oversees budgeting, scheduling, risk and change management, staffing, and collaboration with leadership to staff projects and win major pursuits; a proven track record in delivering large-scale transit projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12 years of experience including 6 years managing mega projects.
• Progressive experience delivering complex transit programs at director level.
• Proven track record in winning proposals and expanding fee volume.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on politically sensitive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships; primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Oversees financial performance; manages cash, budget, schedule and scope to meet goals.
• Staffing and resource planning; staff development and performance reviews.
• Leads pursuits of mega projects; collaborates on long-term client strategies and proposals.
• Supports pursuit teams with proposal materials and industry presentations.

Skills

Elite communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

## Senior Project Director - TransitApply: Seattle, WA (Downtown): Bellevue, WA (Seattle): Full time: Posted Today: R-31470**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+) transit 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.**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 You Will Bring*** **Experience:** Progressive experience in delivering complex transit programs with a proven track record in a director-level capacity.* **Proven Growth Record:** Demonstrated success in client management, winning competitive proposals, and expanding fee volume with new and existing clients.* **Team Leadership:** Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and successfully steering complex, politically sensitive planning initiatives.* **Core Skills:** Elite communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and long-term strategic thinking capabilities.**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)**Additional Information**Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AR #TransitAndRail.Locations:Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Seattle, WA (Downtown)....The approximate pay range for Washington is $286,607.22 - $457,827.12. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state 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.