HNTB

Rail/Transit Project Manager

HNTB$126K — $248K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience
  • Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scope and fee quotations, ensuring alignment with HNTB’s contracting approach.
  • Act as primary client liaison, overseeing project team deliverables to meet schedule and budget.
  • Conduct technical analysis and produce reports and design specifications for projects.
  • Implement the firm's project delivery plan and guide project management execution.
  • Coordinate project staffing and support staff performance evaluations and retention strategies.
  • Collaborate with Client Service Leaders for business development and proposal preparation.
  • Oversee recruitment and development of project team members.
  • Perform additional assigned duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedules and a remote work environment
  • Professional development and certification reimbursement
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description

What We're Looking For

This opportunity entails being responsible for 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. The Project Manager I – Engineering typically manages project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) project management team.

Projects may include Transportation Infrastructure Improvements for Rail, Transit, Aviation and Bus Operators and require management of multidisciplinary teams which may encompass rail systems (track, signals, traction power, catenary & communications); civil and structures (roads, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, buildings and other facilities); and operations planning.

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. Assists with client project scoping and contract 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.
  • Performs coordination with managers on 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 strategic and mini-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 and mini-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 8 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on rail/transit projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
  • Leading a team for a project or task order with subconsultants.
  • Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver projects or task orders.
  • Leveraging the Office Management Team to assist in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
  • Contribute to sales by leading pursuits for rail clients.
  • Interfacing with your client-level peer on a project or task order.
  • Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.

What We Prefer:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering
  • Experience in managing projects for NY Metro Area clients (MTA, NYSDOT, PANYNJ and NJT ) and Amtrak.

  • 10 years relevant experience

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

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Locations:

New York, NY

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The approximate pay range for New York is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

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About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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