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Project Manager I - Transportation Design

HNTB

Madison, WI
Full Time
Senior
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Project Manager I - Transportation Design at HNTB Corporation is responsible for managing assigned roadway projects throughout their full lifecycle, including developing project scope, technical proposals, and overseeing delivery to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. The role involves coordinating with internal and external partners, managing project teams, and supporting business development efforts within the Madison WI roadway group. HNTB has a long history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the country and values building communities and employee ownership.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of staff reporting plans; 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. Leads proposal development and presentation efforts.
  • May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of staff reporting, performance, and compensation reviews.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
  • 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
  • Experience successfully delivering smaller projects on time, on budget, with quality and client satisfaction.
  • Ability to lead a team for smaller projects or task orders with minimal subconsultants.
  • Proficiency in using system tools to manage and monitor project delivery.
  • Experience interfacing with client-level peers on smaller projects.
  • Providing technical guidance to team and performing portions of technical work.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in Engineering.
  • 10 years relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

Working at HNTB

HNTB values creating meaningful careers, building communities, and delivering complex infrastructure solutions. The company emphasizes employee ownership, growth, and a collaborative work environment focused on quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About HNTB

Website

hntb.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Madison, WI

Industry

Engineering Services

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