Transportation Project Manager-Design Build

HNTB; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Transportation Project Manager I to lead impactful infrastructure projects. In this dynamic role, you will manage budgets, schedules, and technical requirements while ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects valued between $100M and $2.5B, mentoring junior engineers and engaging throughout the project lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex engineering challenges and help shape the future of transportation infrastructure. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and assist with contract negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Client Liaison

Technical Analysis

Mentoring Engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you ready to make a significant impact on fast-paced infrastructure projects? HNTB is seeking a passionate Transportation Project Manager I to lead our project teams. In this role, you'll manage budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and contractual obligations to ensure top performance and client satisfaction. Join a team committed to delivering quality work on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations. Your expertise will contribute to solving complex transportation engineering challenges.

What You'll Do:

1. Develop project scope and fee quotations; assist in technical proposals and contracts following HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
2. Serve as the primary client liaison; manage project teams to deliver scope, schedule, and budget; assist with client scoping and contract negotiations.
3. Perform technical tasks including analysis, reporting, design, specifications, and production for assigned projects.
4. Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA); lead project management plan development and execution; supervise and mentor team members.
5. Coordinate with managers on staffing, recruitment, development, retention, and performance reviews.
6. Partner with Client Service Leaders to support business development and pursue strategic projects; prepare proposal and presentation materials; lead presentations to clients and industry groups.
7. May oversee staff recruitment, development, and retention, including performance and compensation reviews.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
2. At least 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Primary Focus Will Include:

1. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
2. Managing and leading design teams on projects with construction values of $100M to $2.5B.
3. Supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
4. Engaging throughout the project lifecycle, including bid, post-award, and construction phases.
5. Travel to project sites as required.
6. Managing project activities such as staffing, proposals, budgets, and quality control.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience managing Design-Build projects.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering.
3. 10 years of relevant experience.
4. Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
5. Experience in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Additional Information:

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Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations include Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, East Lansing, MI, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT.

The approximate pay ranges vary by location and are detailed in the full job posting.