Sr Project Director

HNTB Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and drive execution of the TDOT Statewide Congestion Management & Choice Lanes Program in Nashville. You will support multiple projects, emphasizing Alternative Delivery methods (Progressive Design-Build, P3, CM/GC) and Tennessee’s innovative Choice Lanes initiative.

You will collaborate with TDOT leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners to optimize project performance, mobility solutions, and schedule efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with significant program management experience.
• Experience delivering mega projects (mega or super mega).
• Preferred certifications (PE, AICP, PMP) and advanced degrees are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Manages financial performance, cash, budget, and scope to meet project goals.
• Staffing, hiring, development, retention, and performance reviews for project staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial management

Staff mentoring

Project staffing

Pursuit / business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

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 serving as a key leader assisting the Program Manager in driving the execution of the TDOT Statewide Congestion Management & Choice Lanes Program.

In this role, you will support strategic program delivery across multiple concurrent projects, focusing heavily on Alternative Delivery methods (such as Progressive Design-Build, P3, and CM/GC) and the development and implementation of Tennessee’s innovative Choice Lanes initiative. You will collaborate closely with TDOT leadership, internal multidisciplinary teams, and external partners to optimize project performance, mobility solutions, and schedule efficiency across the state.

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)

Additional Information

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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 spark has connected 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 encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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