Senior Project Manager - Bridges

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on designing bridge-related projects and managing them through full lifecycle—scope, fee, schedule, and budget—while coordinating with cross-discipline teams to meet client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring Iowa DOT or municipal project relationships, a strong leadership background, and a track record of delivering complex, multi-million dollar programs on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget; manage to client expectations.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with cross-discipline partners.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and execution of the project plan.
• Mentor staff and support performance reviews and staffing decisions.
• Support business development and client relationships for mega projects.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Join our Des Moines, IA office and be an integral part of growing our practice in Iowa and across the Midwest. We are looking for an experienced, highly creative, and motivated engineering project manager with Iowa DOT and/or local municipal experience and relationships to lead the design of bridge-related projects. While the primary focus will be on local and statewide projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to support other disciplines and projects through our firmwide practice. Join our more than 110 years of experience and be a part of why HNTB consistently ranks as a top design firm by Engineering News Record (ENR). This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4for4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns. The Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects, mega ($5M to <$25M) projects, or may lead or serve in a key discipline lead role on a super mega (> $25M) project management team.

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). Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads client contract scoping and negotiations. Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects. 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. Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews. 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 strategic, mini-mega or 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 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 Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.

What You'll Bring

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

Master’s degree in Engineering 15+ years relevant experience Professional Engineer (PE) certification: State of Iowa preferred or ability to obtain Iowa DOT and/or local municipal client experience Bluebeam Revu experience a plus

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Locations

Des Moines, IA