Sr. Project Manager - Bridges & Structures

HNTB Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead bridge/structural design projects for MDOT. You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and client communications with a multidisciplinary team across Michigan offices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 12 years of experience, including 4 years of project management. You will mentor staff, develop proposals, and drive delivery excellence on mega projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.
• Experience leading bridge and structure design projects for transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotation, and technical proposals in line with contracting standards.
• Serve as primary client liaison and manage project teams to deliver scope on time and on budget.
• Lead contract scoping, negotiations, and delivery of technical tasks and calculations.
• Oversee project staffing, recruitment, development, and performance reviews.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with cross-discipline teams to solve design issues.
• Support business development and pursue mega projects with strategic client relationships.

Skills

Bridge design leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Budget & schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding to you while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has delivered solutions for some of the largest and most innovative transportation projects across Michigan and the U.S. With our sustained success in Michigan, it is an exciting time to join our team of talented engineers and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow. Join our Michigan Design Group and be an integral part of growing our Bridges & Structures practice. The ideal candidate will bring a strong reputation and experience leading bridge design projects for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, proactive, demonstrates sound technical excellence, and has a focus on delivering high quality work.

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 4 for 4 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. As a Sr. Project Manager you will be responsible for serving as a bridge/structural design lead or managing multi-disciplinary project team(s) on one or more project(s).

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:

• Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multidisciplinary projects including the ability to consider the impact of design decisions on the cost, fabrication, and construction of bridges and other transportation structures.
• Experience with winning, contracting, and successfully delivering multi-disciplined or large/complex projects.
• Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
• Experience leading large teams including sub-consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
• Ability to apply an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.
• 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:

• Experience with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge and structure design
• Strong reputation and client relationships in the Michigan transportation market
• 15 years relevant experience in the design of bridges and other transportation structure
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan or PE Licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed in Michigan within 6 months
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications
• Master's degree in Engineering
• Desire to mentor young staff

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Grand Rapids, MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 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