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Sr. Project Manager for Roadway Engineering

HNTB · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$208k–$332k/yrFull-time

About the role

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful while building communities that matter. For over a century, we have delivered solutions for large, complex infrastructure projects across the country. This opportunity involves managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle—from developing scope and technical sections of proposals to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing project delivery to meet HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance: quality work, on-time, on-budget, and client satisfaction on every project.

This position proactively manages budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications to support project objectives. You will provide high-level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design-related specifications, calculations, reports, and plans. Coordination with internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, is essential to address and resolve design-related issues.

The Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project teams for one or more mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) or mega ($5M to <$25M) projects, or may lead or serve as a key discipline lead on a super mega (>$25M) project management team. You will function as a seller/doer for Southern California municipalities and agencies in the pursuit, win, and delivery of highway and roadway projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scope and fee quotations; assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
  • Serve as the primary client liaison; manage the project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets to completion while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Lead client contract scoping and negotiations.
  • Perform technical discipline tasks, including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
  • Implement HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project; lead the development and execution of the project management plan.
  • Supervise and mentor the team to meet overall project objectives.
  • Oversee project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention, and succession; support performance and compensation reviews.
  • Partner with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects using HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
  • Work with project teams and marketing resources to prepare proposal and presentation materials; lead proposal development and interview presentations for strategic projects.
  • May be responsible for recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including staff reporting, performance reviews, and succession planning.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
  • 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.
  • Experience winning, contracting, and delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects.
  • Ability to identify and handle risk and change management independently.
  • Experience leading large teams, including sub-consultants, both inside and outside HNTB.
  • Proficiency in using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
  • Ability to lead HNTB’s Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
  • Experience serving as the lead interface with clients.
  • Ability to deploy talent to other projects and develop successors for continued client work.
  • Existing relationships with local municipalities and leads from Southern California transportation agencies.
  • Management skills to supervise, mentor, and lead various design disciplines to successful project deliveries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering.
  • 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • Traffic Engineer (TE) certification in California.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Pay

The approximate pay range for the Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical work location within the state.

Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

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