Project Manager - Bridge

HNTB Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects throughout their full lifecycle, from developing scopes and technical proposal and procurement materials through contract negotiations and delivery. The role proactively manages project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications to meet project objectives and HNTB’s standards for quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. It also performs high-level technical work and manages and reviews design specifications, calculations, reports, and plans, coordinating with internal and external partners to resolve design issues. The position typically manages teams on one or more strategic projects valued under $1 million, or may lead or serve as a discipline lead on a mini-mega project management team for projects valued from $1 million to under $5 million. It leads project planning and execution, supports client and business-development activities, and supervises and mentors project staff.

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; assist with technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
Serve as the primary client liaison and manage project teams to deliver scope, schedule, and budget to completion and client 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 firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA).
Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
Supervise and mentor the project team toward overall project objectives.
Coordinate with managers on project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention, succession, reporting plans, and 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 presentations to industry and community audiences.
May recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff, including planning reporting structures, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Identify and escalate risk and change-management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
Provide technical guidance to teams and task leads and perform portions of the technical work.