HNTB is hiring : Design Build - Sr Bridge Design Manager in Seattle

Overview Join to apply for the Design Build - Sr Bridge Design Manager role at HNTB .

The time is right to join HNTB’s growing Design Build Organization. We are seeking a candidate for a Sr Bridge Design Manager with demonstrated experience on fast-paced design-build infrastructure projects. This role is a key member of project leadership teams, responsible for achieving HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance objectives : quality work, on time, on budget, and client satisfaction.

This opportunity entails leading the development and execution of the project management plan while building and maintaining effective client relationships. The Sr Bridge Design Manager manages one or more mega ($5M+) and / or super mega ($25M+) projects including technical aspects, operations, contracting, project controls, quality, risk and change management. The role implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.

What You’ll Do

Develop the project scope and fee quotation; assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).

Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and client satisfaction. Lead client contract scoping and negotiations.

Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.

Implement the project delivery plan using SDA; lead the development and execution of the project management plan. Supervise and mentor the team to achieve overall project objectives.

Oversee project staffing, including recruitment, development, retention and succession planning; support for performance and compensation reviews.

Collaborate with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega projects; leads proposal development and interview presentations.

May be responsible for recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including plan for staff reporting and performance reviews.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience

4 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You’ll Bring

Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multidisciplinary projects, including consideration of design decisions on cost, fabrication, and construction of bridges and transportation structures.

Proven track record delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on large projects; strong risk and change management capabilities.

Experience leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.

Proficiency with tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects; experience applying HNTB Sophisticated processes on projects.

Ability to serve as lead interface with the client and to develop successors to work with the same client on other work.

What We Prefer

Master’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

15 years of experience in design of California bridges and transportation structures

Seismic design and detailing expertise for California bridges (highway, transit, high-speed rail)

Experience in managing Design Support During Construction (DSDC) phases

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information : HNTB Total Rewards. Click here to learn about Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations include : Bellevue, WA; Denver, CO; Honolulu, HI; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Ontario, CA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Seattle, WA; and more.

The approximate pay range for various U.S. locations is provided for guidance and may vary by location and other factors. The anticipated last day to apply is 11 / 27 / 2025; the job may be unposted sooner if filled or no longer needed.

Notice To Third-party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing / employment agency that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting agency.

Job Type : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full time

Job Category : Engineering Group

ReqID : R-27525

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