County GEC Senior Project Manager

What we’re looking for at HNTB is a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered 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. This role will be dedicated to GEC County Road Bond Programs and primarily consists of leading a team managing professional service providers to deliver transportation infrastructure projects ranging in size and complexity in the Central Texas Area. The role is responsible for assisting with overseeing and guiding project consultants on designated projects, ensuring they meet contractual obligations, stay within budget, and adhere to the project timeline. Responsibilities include managing the planning and design review process, managing the right of way and utility coordination process, coordinating bids for local projects, and leading regular meetings with consultants and clients to foster effective collaboration. The role serves as a liaison between the client, local agencies, and other relevant parties, ensuring smooth communication and project progress. It also involves reviewing project plans for regulatory compliance and scrutinizing consultant contracts to safeguard client interests. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of client needs and bond program requirements related to project deliverables. This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposals and procurement documents, 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. The 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 senior project manager – engineering typically manages multi‑disciplinary project team(s) for one or more mini‑mega ($1M to $25M) project management team. 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 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 experience. 4 years of successful management of engineering projects. What You’ll Bring Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4‑for‑4 (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi‑disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently. Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub‑consultants. Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects. Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project. Serving as the lead interface with the client. Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with the same client on other work. What We Prefer Master’s degree in Engineering. 15 years relevant experience. Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Location: Round Rock, TX Equal Opportunity Employer. HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization: In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E‑Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr HNTB Corporation