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Design Build Project Design Director

Santa Ana, California

Job Category : Engineering Group

Full / Part Time : Full time

Job Type : Regular

What We're Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB’s growing Design Build (DB) Organization! We are seeking candidates for a DB Project Design Director position with demonstrated experience on fast-paced transportation infrastructure projects.

This Design Director role is a key member of DB project leadership teams responsible for accomplishing HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance objectives : quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading the development and execution of the project management plan while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships.

This position serves as a project leader, responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of one or more mega ($5M+) and / or super mega ($25M+) projects including technical aspects, operations, contracting, project controls, quality, risk, and change management.

The DB Project Design Director implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.

What You'll Do :

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects. Proactive management of cash, budget, schedule, and project scope to ensure adherence to project goals and completion to the client's satisfaction.
• Sets priorities, obtains commitments, and engages required resources through collaboration with Group Directors, Department Managers, and / or Section Managers to staff projects according to the project Work Plan.
• Collaborates with office and division leadership in solving challenges and ensuring business objectives are met.
• Supervises and mentors team to achieve overall project objectives. Where appropriate, oversees the project's Project Manager(s).
• Responsible for / oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession of project staff;

development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.

Leads pursuits of mega projects and / or actively involved as part of the pursuit team for super mega projects. Partners with Client Service Leaders to develop long-term strategies to identify and pursue additional business opportunities with key clients and with pursuit champions on efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).

Works with the pursuit team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads interview and proposal presentations to the client as well as general presentations within the industry.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need :

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years experience successfully managing and delivering mega and / or super mega projects.

What We Prefer :

• 20 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country.

You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees.

We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, providing them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated, and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drive innovation, engagement, and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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