Water Resources Project Manager

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a highly capable Engineering Project Manager focused on water resources to lead project design and delivery. The role spans local and statewide municipal and DOT projects, with opportunities to support other disciplines firmwide.

You will manage full lifecycle projects, develop scopes and proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining client satisfaction. Leadership and cross-discipline coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
• PE certification and advanced engineering credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotations, and technical proposals per SCA.
• Serve as primary client liaison to deliver scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
• Coordinate staffing, recruitment, and performance reviews.
• Manage project delivery using SDA and monitor risk and change.
• Provide technical guidance and supervise team members.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budgeting & scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

What We’re Looking For Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? We are seeking a highly creative and motivated engineering project manager with experience in water resources to lead project design. While the primary focus will be on local and statewide projects with municipal clients and the DOT, the candidate will have the opportunity to support other disciplines and projects through our firmwide practice. Join our more than 110 years of experience and be part of why HNTB consistently ranks as a top design firm nationwide by Engineering News-Record (ENR). 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 responsible for 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.

The Project Manager I – Engineering typically manages project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) 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.
• Assists with client project scoping and contract 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.
• Performs coordination with managers on 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 strategic and mini-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 and mini-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 8 years of relevant experience
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on smaller projects.
• Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team for a smaller project or task order with no or few subconsultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver smaller projects or task orders.
• Leveraging the Office Management Team to assist in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Interfacing with your client-level peer on a smaller project or task order.
• Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Local municipal and/or DOT experience and relationships
• Active engagement in local professional and/or civic organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

• Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (129th Street), St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

"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