Senior Project Manager - Structures

HNTB; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 180,596 - 288,485; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Burlington, VT, to oversee complex bridge projects across the region. The ideal candidate will manage the project budget, schedule, and scope while serving as the primary liaison with clients.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in project management. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and various certifications.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in engineering projects.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget, scope, and schedule.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project management.
• Implement project delivery plans using HNTB's methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Client Liaison

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

What We're Looking For

Our growing team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver some of the region’s most exciting and complex bridge projects. The ideal candidate will be motivated to grow client relationships in Maine, New Hampshire, and/or Vermont, manage project budget, scope, and schedule, and lead a core team of outgoing structural engineers – all while maintaining an ideal work/life balance.

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
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Locations

• Bedford, NH
• Burlington, VT
• South Portland, ME (Portland)

Pay Range

Vermont: $180,596.86 - $288,485.90

Nationwide: $180,596.86 - $360,607.36

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement: HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. HNTB ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.