Project Manager I - Rail & Transit

HNTB Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

HNTB is hiring a Project Manager I for Rail & Transit. The position manages assigned projects throughout their full lifecycle, from developing scopes and technical proposal and procurement documents through contract negotiations and delivery. The Project Manager proactively manages budgets, schedules, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications to achieve HNTB’s 4 for 4 goals: quality work, on-time and on-budget delivery, and client satisfaction. The role also performs technical work and reviews design specifications, calculations, reports, and plans, coordinating with internal and external partners to resolve design-related issues. The position typically manages teams for one or more strategic projects valued under $1 million, or leads or serves as a discipline lead on a mini-mega project valued from $1 million to under $5 million. It involves client liaison, project planning and delivery, team supervision and mentoring, coordination of project staffing, and support for business development and pursuit efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of task management or Deputy Project Manager experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering.
10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop project scopes and fee quotations, and assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach.
Serve as the primary client liaison and manage project teams to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client's satisfaction.
Assist with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
Perform technical discipline tasks, including analysis, reports, design, specifications, and production for assigned projects.
Implement the project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach.
Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
Supervise and mentor the team toward overall project objectives.
Coordinate with managers on project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention, succession, staff reporting plans, and support for performance and compensation reviews.
Partner with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions on business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects.
Work with project teams and marketing resources to prepare proposal and presentation materials.
Lead proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini-mega projects, as well as general presentations to industry and community audiences.
May recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff and support staff reporting plans, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Perform other duties as assigned.