Project Director - Transit

What We're Looking For

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.

Join our rapidly growing firm in Los Angeles. HNTB has roots in Southern California dating back to 1914 with the landmark design of Pasadena’s historic Arroyo Seco Bridge.

HNTB in Los Angeles has received many honors in recent years, including Employer of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar, Firm of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies, and Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

In addition to leading the design of the Sixth Street Viaduct, the K-Line Light Rail corridor, and the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening, we are the program and construction manager for the LACMTA I-105 ExpressLanes, the SBCTA I-10 Express Lanes, the OCTA I-405 Express Lanes, and the CHSRA Construction Package 4.

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 : What We Prefer :

What We Prefer : Master’s degree

Master’s degree

20 years relevant experience including four years managing projects for Southern California Transit Agencies

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)