What We're Looking For
HNTB’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking a Roadway Senior Project Manager to join our Roadway design team.Our team is currently working on some of the most complex projects in North Carolina for NCDOT. We are dedicated to enhancing our communities, solving infrastructure challenges for our client and increasing transit and pedestrian/bicycle mobility.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering and technology-focused projects from initiation through closeout. Responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources, this role partners closely with technical leads, engineering teams, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes aligned with business and client objectives.
The Senior Project Manager provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions while ensuring adherence to quality standards, contractual requirements, and organizational processes. This position leverages strong technical knowledge, project management expertise, and client relationship skills to drive project performance, resolve challenges, and support strategic decision-making.
As a Senior Project Manager you will mentor and coach project managers and technical staff, promote best practices in project execution, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in delivering successful, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of HNTB's clients while advancing organizational goals and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Establishes and implements project management processes and strategies for all technical projects.
- Analyzes project requirements and develops work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for the teams.
- Assigns and oversees the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring they are working toward established goals.
- Holds regular technical team meetings to monitor progress and addresses any issues or challenges regarding projects.
- Communicates project status and issues to senior management and clients.
- Evaluates project outcomes and implements lessons learned for future improvement.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to the teams and clients as needed.
- Researches and evaluates hardware and software technology options and weighs the cost/benefit analysis when making large purchases on behalf of the company.
- Recruits and trains exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within the technical department.
- Updates and maintains all production technologies ensuring proper maintenance and installation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 12 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 11 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education, 16 years of relevant experience.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Proficient in various programming languages, operating systems, network systems, security systems, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Decision-making skills
What We Prefer:
- Master’s degree or higher in project management or related technical field.
- NC Professional Engineer (PE)
- Proficient in OpenRoads Designer with a strong grasp of NCDOT standards and design manuals
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#JS.
Locations:
Raleigh, NC.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 11 years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Proficiency with programming languages, operating systems, network systems, security systems, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Decision-making skills
- Master's degree or higher in project management or a related technical field
- North Carolina Professional Engineer license
- Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and strong knowledge of NCDOT standards and design manuals
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is described as covering most costs with low out‑of‑pocket expenses. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options contribute to perceived affordability.
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What We Do
At HNTB, we are committed to making connections possible and creating a better tomorrow. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm, we believe that mobility plays an important role in helping to unlock a brighter future for communities everywhere. That's why we work to deliver innovative transportation systems and infrastructure solutions that connect people and expand opportunity. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we work closely with our clients and partners to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each community we serve. With more than a century of service, we are working to build a future where everyone has access to safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. Professionals work alongside clients nationwide to address their most complex technical, financial and operational challenges — providing a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program management and construction management. Together, we are making connections possible
