About the position
Our growing team is seeking an experienced, and technically sound Project Manager to work on some of the region's most exciting bridge projects. The ideal candidate will be motivated to grow client relationships in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, manage project budget, scope, and schedule, and lead a core team of outgoing structural engineers - all while maintaining their ideal work/life balance. This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB's 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project's objectives. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns. This opportunity also entails being responsible for leading and supervising five to eight professionals within the Structures Group (ie, a Squad). This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. The candidate would be responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
- Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule and budgets to completion and to the client's satisfaction.
- Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
- Implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
- Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff.
- Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mini-mega and mega projects.
- May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience.
- 2 years of successful management of engineering projects.
Nice-to-haves
- 12 years of relevant experience on MaineDOT, VTrans, and/or NHDOT bridge projects.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management experience on bridge projects.
- Supervisory Experience.
