Project Director

HNTB Corporation•Orlando, FL

29d

About The Position

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. Interfacing within the program management team made up of planning, engineering, procurement, legal, project controls, and construction teams working on various projects. Key focus will include managing the flow of communication and accountability related to project management for the development of concept reports, technical memos, environmental documents, preliminary plans, RFQs, RFPs while coordinating with technical experts and facilitating the process of developing and recommending strategies and solutions for project challenges. As a key member of a team made of HNTB professionals, other key General Engineering Consultants, and DOT clients. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can deliver stellar service to our clients through the alternative delivery process by applying expertise in support of resolving project issues, including the analysis of and application of contract provisions. Candidates should be intellectually curious and not afraid to ask questions. Customer service skills and ability to talk comfortably with executives are a must. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where things can and will change quickly.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
20 years relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification

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.