Senior Project Manager - Planner

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 participating in and/or leading Client Service Teams and pursuits. This opportunity also entails managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle from 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 4 for 4 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. This position is based on Denver and requires being in the HNTB Denver office. This position will have direct contact with our Colorado clients.

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.
• Leads and prepares design documents, technical plans, and written reports on 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, 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.
• 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 mini-mega, mega or super 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.
• Typically responsible for management of project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects or mega ($5M to < $25M) projects, or may lead or serve in a key discipline lead role on a super mega (> $25M) project management team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 12 years relevant experience
• 4 years of successful management of projects

What You'll Bring:

• Deep understanding of regional, state, and national passenger rail planning, policies, and best practices.
• Desire and ability to win, contract, and successfully deliver 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects.
• Experience identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
• Experience leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
• Experience using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
• Understanding of agencies in Colorado and ability to serve as the lead interface with clients and subs.

What We Prefer:

• Professional degree or Master's degree in Business, Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design or related field.
• 15 years of direct experience managing passenger rail projects, complex rail planning, and complex project management

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Denver, CO

The approximate pay range for Colorado is $161,512.36 - $258,000.27. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The anticipated last day to apply is 10/02/2025. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

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