Project Manager - Bridge Inspection

What We're Looking ForAt 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. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with proven bridge inspection experience, strong industry relationships, and a passion for leadership to serve in our Central States Office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to not only mentor and grow our local bridge inspection team but also contribute to the service line growth at the national level.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 4for4 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.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 experience2 years task management or Deputy PM experienceWhat You'll Bring:Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on statewide bridge inspection projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues.Leading a team for large-scale inspection projects including multiple subconsultants.Lead and perform field inspections of complex bridges according to FHWA's NBIS and federal standards.Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver projects or task orders.Interfacing with your client-level peer on projects or task orders.​Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.Develop high quality and detailed inspection reports accurately depicting existing conditions and critical findings.Develop condition quantities and repair costs for National Bridge Element Level reporting.Perform and review structural analysis, design and plans as needed.Perform and review load rating analysis, calculation and report development as needed.Mentor junior staff in their development, particular bridge inspection team members.Monitor quality and budget on all assigned tasks.What We Prefer:Master’s degree in Engineering10 years relevant experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) certificationAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Additional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#EL #Bridges #LI-EL1.Locations:Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO.....................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.SummaryLocation: Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway); Des Moines, IA; St. Louis, MOType: Full time