Project Manager- Security Management

HNTB Corporation•Newark, NY

6d•$126,951 - $248,205

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. This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) in security management and threat analysis 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. Delivers high level technical tasks in area of discipline while managing and reviewing project documents and reports. The Technical Project Manager I typically manages project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) project management team. The selected candidate for this position will provide both complex level technical and operational support for client services relating to all aspects of transit/rail/port/aviation security. Position calls for project oversight of multiple projects including scope, schedules, and budgets, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives to support the Senior Technical Advisor of Safety & Security. Assists with collection of open-source intelligence, data collection, and threat development, for the delivery of time sensitive strategic security tactics for transit system protection. Provides security oversight, including the implementation of all applicable system security programs, plans and requirements through the construction and operating phases of the project. Responsible for conducting Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and Design Basis of Threats (DBT) reports. Experienced in supporting and executing processes and activities to include the development of detailed TVRA and DBT reports, Site Security Plans, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) analysis, and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 14 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in security management.
Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in the field of security and/or operations or relevant experience in a transportation security environment.
Certification in Security – American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
Experienced and well-versed with the principles and tenants of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Understanding of Cybersecurity Requirements

Responsibilities

Develop end to end Security Programs in accordance with DHS/TSA, FTA and FRA guidelines, rules and regulations
Use expertise to provide guidance and recommendations to project managers relating to complex security activities and requirements
Perform and make recommendations on security risk analysis for client facilities including criticality, threat and vulnerability assessments using approved DHS risk tools and HNTB risk models
Apply knowledge of Cyber Security assessment advising the client on any potential threats and mitigations.
Lead the development of credible design basis threats and conceptual mitigations.
Provide system security with recommendations and related support to project design teams, including appropriate threat and vulnerability assessment analysis and participate in design reviews and meetings.
Provide security oversight, including the implementation of all applicable system security programs, plans and requirements through the construction and operating phases of the project
Provide leadership relating to emergency preparedness and response, prepare emergency preparedness plans for clients, and support project teams by performing emergency preparedness training to client employees
Provide security needs analysis and gap assessment support and provide to project teams.
Propose conceptual security improvements to meet client needs and close those gaps including the preparation of Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), Operational Checklists, and Consequence Management Plans.
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.
Assists with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
Performs technical discipline tasks including research, analysis, reports, design, and plan preparation for assigned projects in area of expertise.
Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.
Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
Performs coordination with managers on project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini-mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Performs other duties as assigned.