Sr. Project Manager - Transportation Design

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding to you while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us.

As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has delivered solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects across the state and country.

With our historic growth and several office locations across the state, it is an exciting time to join our team of passionate professionals and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow.

Join our Michigan office and be an integral part of growing our Transportation Design practice. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, proactive, demonstrates sound technical excellence, and has a focus on delivering high quality work.

This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance : delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project.

This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives.

Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans.

Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns.

As Sr. Project Manager you will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary team(s) for one or more projects ranging in engineering fees from $1M up-to $25M, or may lead or serve in a key discipline lead role on a project management team with an engineering fee greater than $25M.

What You'll Do : Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).

Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.

Leads client contract scoping and negotiations.Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.

Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.

Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.Responsible for / oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to;

recruitment, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.

Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).

Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega or mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll Need : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience4 years of successful management of engineering projectsWhat You'll Bring : Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multidisciplinary projects including the ability to consider the impact of design decisions on the cost and construction of transportation infrastructure.

Experience in winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large / complex projects.

Proactive in identifying and handling risk and change management independently.Experience leading large teams including sub-consultants.

Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.Ability to apply an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.

Serving as the lead interface with the client.Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer : Master’s degree in Engineering15 years relevant experienceStrong reputation and client relationships in the Michigan transportation marketExperience with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), City of Detroit, Wayne County, Wayne County Airport Authority, or other Michigan municipal clients.

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsDesire to mentor young staffProfessional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan or PE Licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed in Michigan within 6 monthsProject Management Professional (PMP)Additional InformationClick here for benefits information : HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about EOE including disability and vetVisa sponsorship is available for this position.

AK #Highways.Locations : Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Grand Rapids, MI.............NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES : HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.

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Job Type : RegularFull / Part Time : Full timeJob Category : Engineering GroupReqID : R-20788