Design Build Project Director – Engineering

What We’re Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB Corporation! HNTB is currently seeking a Project Director in our growing Design Build Organization to lead multidiscipline teams in the design of complex transportation infrastructure design projects, nationwide. Responsible for the profitable operation of large, mega projects. Responsible for gross revenue of $30M+.

Primary Focus Will Include:

  • Leads a multi-disciplinary team of designers to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other design related materials.
  • Interacts with our contractor clients and owners to ensure design deliverables are aligned with construction schedules and expectations.
  • Interacts with 3rd party stakeholders to gain approval/buy in on project approach, processes, and the design.
  • Oversees project performance to ensure profitability, reporting and cash flow.
  • Provides operational management of design build projects with a design fee of $25-75M including budgeting, contracting, document control, contract, and change management.
  • Mentors and develops leadership and engineering skills of project task leads.
  • Travel 50% Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master’s degree in Engineering and 20+ years of experience
  • Professional Engineer license
  • 20+ years of experience leading in leading the civil design for major highway/interstate projects, airport, or transit projects
  • Previous working relationships with construction contractors
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
  • Requires ability to interface with clients as firm representative
  • IND

What You’ll Need

Essential Responsibilities:

  • 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 mega projects and/or actively involved as part of the pursuit team for 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience
  • 4 years experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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About Us

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 and diverse 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.

HNTB Corporation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

HNTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Reasonable Accommodations – If you are an individual with a disability or limited English proficiency and need assistance or an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@HNTB.com or call 816-527-2600.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully 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 at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions.

  • HNTB participates in E-Verify
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