Post Let Project Director

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:

• Develop and nurture key client relationships and act as the primary company contact on assigned projects. Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Take responsibility for financial performance on projects. Proactively manage cash, budget, schedule, and project scope to ensure adherence to project goals and completion to the client's satisfaction.
• Set priorities, obtain commitments, and engage required resources through collaboration with Group Directors, Department Managers, and/or Section Managers to staff projects according to the project Work Plan.
• Collaborate with office and division leadership to solve challenges and ensure business objectives are met.
• Supervise and mentor the team to achieve overall project objectives. Where appropriate, oversee the project's Project Manager(s). Be responsible for or oversee project staffing, including recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession planning, development of a staff reporting plan, and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Lead pursuits of mega projects and/or actively participate as part of the pursuit team for super mega projects. Partner with Client Service Leaders to develop long‑term strategies to identify and pursue additional business opportunities with key clients and with pursuit champions on mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Work with the pursuit team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Lead interview and proposal presentations to the client as well as general presentations within the industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.

Successful Delivery:

• Expertise in leading and governing large‑scale, complex mega projects through the post‑award lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Establish a forward vision with clearly defined measurable outcomes that drive performance, accountability, and long‑term value realization.
• Proactively engage and align multidisciplinary stakeholders across technical, commercial, and operational domains to ensure integrated delivery.
• Demonstrate an extreme commitment to client service, embedding the client’s mission, values, and strategic vision into all delivery decisions.

What We Prefer:

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

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Atlanta, GA

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