Senior Project Manager & Cincinnati Location Lead

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Cincinnati, OH, USA
In-Office
181K-288K Annually
Senior level
Design
The Role
Manages complex engineering projects from proposal and contracting through delivery, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, technical requirements, client relationships, risk, and multidisciplinary teams. Leads Cincinnati operations, business development, civic relationships, staffing, client programs, and strategic pursuits. Supports recruitment, mentoring, succession planning, proposal development, contract negotiations, and presentations while ensuring quality, on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.
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What We're Looking For

At HNTB Ohio, you can be part of making a lasting difference for the communities we serve. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm who has been serving Ohio for over 100 years, you can create a career that is meaningful to you and join a team of professionals in some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the state and country.
This opportunity entails being responsible 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 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. 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. The Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary 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.
This opportunity also entails serving as the location leader for the Cincinnati location within the Ohio Office. The location leader reports to the Ohio Office Leader and serves on the Office Leadership Team. The location leader is responsible for oversight of the Cincinnati geographic location, as well as HNTB’s Cincinnati operations, including market and business development; client, civic and community relationships; government relations; and leadership and staff coordination so as to operate within the established goals and budgets for the Ohio Office.
The location leader is also responsible for leading the development and execution of Cincinnati and Southwestern Ohio focused client programs, pursuits and projects while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships. The location leader will provide guidance, collaboration and oversight of the strategic direction, priorities and effectiveness of the Cincinnati related HNTB Client Service Teams including the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for/oversees 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 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 strategic, mini-mega or 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 12 years of relevant experience
  • 4 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You'll Bring:

  • Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
  • Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
  • Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
  • Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
  • Serving as the lead interface with the client.
  • Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

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

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Blue Ash, OH (Cincinnati)

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The approximate pay range for Ohio is $180,596.86 - $288,485.90. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state 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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 12 years of relevant experience
  • 4 years of successful management of engineering projects
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 15 years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer certification
  • American Institute of Certified Planners certification
  • Project Management Professional certification

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  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are viewed as a standout, with the ESOP and 401(k) described as valuable long‑term wealth components. Accounts note meaningful accumulation through ownership over time.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is accessible from day one via the ESOP, enabling broad participation in firm performance. This accessibility is credited with enhancing long‑term compensation value.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Kansas City, MO
7,233 Employees
Year Founded: 1914

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

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