Design Build Senior Project Director – Engineering

What We’re Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB Corporation! HNTB is currently seeking a Senior Project Director to be part of our Design Build Organization to lead multidiscipline teams in the delivery 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:

  • Oversees 1-3 multi-disciplinary teams of designers to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other design related materials.
  • Interacts with contractor clients, executives, and owners to ensure design project performance is aligned with construction schedules and expectations.
  • Interacts with 3rd party stakeholders to resolve issues on project approach, processes, and the design.
  • Oversees project performance to ensure profitability, reporting and cash flow.
  • Provides operational management of 1-3 design build projects concurrently with an aggregate design fee of $75-250M including budgeting, contracting, document control, contract, and change management.
  • Mentor and develop leadership and engineering skills of project task leads.
  • Travel 50% Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master’s degree in Engineering and 25+ years of experience
  • Professional Engineer license
  • Responsible charge for profit/loss on a portfolio of design projects of at least $25M
  • 20+ years of experience 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:

  • Has full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including negotiating extras, cost control, staffing, quality control and cash management.
  • Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on the project.
  • Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on large or multiple projects.
  • Actively manages client s budget, schedule and program; HNTB budget and schedule; project communications and documentation.
  • Satisfies client requirements.
  • Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed.
  • Responsible for managing and delivering quality mega projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client.
  • Identifies and markets additional business opportunities with key clients.
  • Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 16 years engineering experience, including directing large 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 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.

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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Associated topics: design, engineering, manufacture, product, product manager, production, program manager, quality

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