Project Director - Construction Services

What We're Looking For

At 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. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

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. 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 You'll Bring:

• Contribution to the development and execution of growth strategies for the construction services.
• Ability and experience to develop and implement initiatives related to CS growth, brand recognition, and talent.
• Ability to develop and grow relationships with WED Clients to understand their PM/CM needs and partner to provide solutions.
• Partnering with Office Leaders and Project/Program leads across the division to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Ability to drive the implementation of best practices in CS project execution and business operations.
• Expertise and support in the successful delivery of large, complex CS projects.
• Initiative to lead/support efforts to recruit and retain top talent, building a strong and competitive CS team.
• Initiative to engage in CS pursuits to provide strategic vision and implementation of SSA

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree
• 20 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• California Professional Engineer (PE) certification or the ability to obtain the CA PE within one year
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from Construction Management Association of America

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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