Sr Project Manager - Engineering

HNTB Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager – Engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams on major CapEx Central projects, coordinating with TxDOT and FHWA, and delivering scope, schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes client liaison, risk management, and leadership of engineers and consultants to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and quality outcomes for large-scale infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation and assist in technical proposals and contracts.
• Serve as primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets to completion.
• Lead contract scoping and negotiations with clients.
• Apply SDA and develop the project management plan; supervise and mentor staff.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, development, and performance reviews.
• Support business development and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects.
• Lead proposal development and presentations to clients.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Risk management

Team leadership

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads

OpenBridge Designer

TxDOTConnect

Bentley ProjectWise

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 being part of HNTB’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) services on $4.5 Billion IH35 Capital Express Central (CapEx) Program in Austin, Texas. This position will be collocated with core HNTB GEC staff at the TxDOT Austin District campus and will be responsible for managing assigned project(s) within the overall CapEx Central program. In this position you will act as the GEC design manager and/or ready-to-let lead, assisting TxDOT district leadership with program-wide functions including coordination with TxDOT division office and FHWA. You will coordinate with and provide guidance to various GEC discipline leads and design consultant leads as needed to ensure design consistency, mitigate potential inter-discipline conflicts, review design schedules and assist with program budgeting and programming. GEC role may also include being a project-specific coordinator on a major or complex project, assisting TxDOT project manager in day-to-day project development activities such as design coordination and liaison between TxDOT and design consultants. This opportunity also leads to managing other HNTB project(s) 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. The Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects or 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. 20 years of relevant experience. TxDOT Austin District PS&E delivery experience. Familiarity with TxDOT design tools including Microstation, Bentley OpenRoads and OpenBridge Designer. Familiarity with TxDOT systems such as TxDOTConnect and Bentley ProjectWise. Technical writing skills to produce technical memos, reports, or white papers, to inform TxDOT leadership decisions or support implementation of new best practices. Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #Highways #LI-AR1 . Locations: Austin, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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