Asset Management Analyst III

HNTB Corporation•Chicago, IL

14h•$95,992 - $187,676

About The Position

At HNTB, you can build a career that is meaningful to you while helping shape the communities we all live in. For more than a century, we have partnered on some of the nation’s largest and most complex infrastructure programs. With our continued growth, this is an exciting time to join our team of employee owners. As an Asset Management Analyst III, you will be an integral member of a highly collaborative team responsible for delivering innovative, data-driven asset management solutions for our transportation partners, including state departments of transportation, airports, and transit agencies. You will take a leading role in helping to create asset management plans, asset deterioration models, data and inspection standards, and business requirements that support more strategic and informed decision-making across diverse transportation asset portfolios. In today’s rapidly evolving environment, where agencies increasingly rely on big data, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, you will help clients navigate their data-rich environments with confidence. Your work will uncover patterns, highlight trends, and contribute to analytical frameworks that enhance asset performance, reliability, and long-term investment strategies. You will also support our clients in maximizing the value of their enterprise asset management system (EAMS) by integrating and extending predictive and proactive decision-making capabilities through these emerging technologies, enabling more informed, timely, and efficient stewardship of their transportation assets. In this role, you will: Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams and client stakeholders to define asset-related data, tools, and technology strategies that align with the needs of DOTs, airports, and rail/transit agencies. Lead the development of federally compliant asset management plans, asset hierarchies, condition assessment standards, service life analyses, and technical reports that guide infrastructure owners in the optimization of their investments across their transportation networks. Lead research, data analysis, modeling, and risk-based assessment activities that help transportation agencies allocate resources effectively and improve system performance. Apply your technical expertise, such as GIS, statistical analysis, infrastructure design, or inspection experience, to strengthen innovation and elevate the quality of project deliverables. Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior staff, fostering team growth and contributing to the advancement of HNTB’s asset management practice. As part of HNTB’s Chicago based Asset Management team, you will help deliver high-quality outcomes across all transportation modes. Your contributions will shape practical, data-informed solutions that advance the mission of transportation agencies nationwide and position you for continued growth within enterprise level initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field and 5 years of related experience, or,
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field and 4 years of related experience, or,
In lieu of education, 9 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with spatial analysis tools, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related geospatial extensions for asset inventory, condition analysis, and visualization.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R, with demonstrated ability to work across structured and unstructured datasets.
Knowledge of asset management frameworks and standards, such as ISO 55000, AASHTO TAM Guide, FAA asset management guidance, or FTA transit asset management requirements.
Experience supporting transportation agencies (DOTs, airport authorities, or transit agencies) in improving asset performance, lifecycle planning, or infrastructure investment decision‑making.
Experience building or maintaining asset hierarchies, condition rating systems, or performance models for roadway, bridge, aviation, or transit assets.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and provide mentorship or technical guidance to junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of change management practices supporting enterprise‑level technology adoption, data governance improvements, or cross‑departmental process alignment.
Experience working with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, such as Trimble Cityworks, Unity Maintain (AgileAssets), IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, Cartegraph, or Trapeze—including configuration, data integration, reporting, or analytics capabilities.
Experience developing or supporting predictive maintenance, reliability analysis, or risk‑based prioritization to enhance capital planning and operational decision‑making.
Professional certifications (preferred but not required) such as: IAM Certificate or Diploma in Asset Management ArcGIS technical certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or similar credentials Certifications related to Maximo, Cityworks, or other enterprise asset management platforms

Responsibilities

Leads the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and architectures.
Defines project scope, technical approach, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develops scalable solutions using cloud-based tools and distributed computing platforms.
Monitors pipeline performance and ensures reliability in production environments.
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Collaborates with data scientists and analysts to optimize data workflows.
Contributes to the development of best practices and reusable assets.
Performs other duties as assigned.