HNTB

Transportation Project Director

HNTB$125K — $150K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 12 years of relevant experience
  • 4 years managing mega or super mega projects
  • Preferred: 20 years relevant experience
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture key client relationships as the primary contact for assigned projects.
  • Manage financial performance including cash, budget, schedule, and project scope.
  • Set project priorities and engage necessary resources for execution.
  • Collaborate with leadership to solve challenges and meet business objectives.
  • Supervise and mentor project teams, overseeing project staffing and performance reviews.
  • Lead business pursuits and develop strategies for mega and super mega projects.
  • Prepare proposal materials and lead presentations for clients and industry.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Paid time off and holiday policies
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
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 including MoDOT, KDOT, ODOT, and Iowa DOT. This position serves as the primary client liaison responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of one or more mega ($5M+) and/or super mega ($25M+) projects including contracting, project controls, quality, risk and change management. The Project 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


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity 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 staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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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