Transportation Project Manager II - Arterial and BRT
HNTB Corporation, Arlington, VA, United States
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. For that reason, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) – focused on Arterial and Bus Rapid Transit – 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 Project Manager II – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more strategic ( 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). Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
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 mini‑mega and 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, and 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 10 years of relevant experience
2 years of successful management of engineering projects
What You’ll Bring:
Demonstrated leadership on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, including corridor‑based or system‑level implementations
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary transit engineering teams integrating roadway, traffic, stations, ITS, utilities, and multimodal elements
Experience guiding engineering delivery that integrates BRT operations and service concepts into roadway and corridor design
Demonstrated ability to manage urban arterial or constrained corridor projects where transit priority is a core project objective
Experience coordinating engineering solutions with:
Transit agency operations and planning staff
Local jurisdictions and DOTs
Utility owners and third‑party stakeholders
Proven ability to resolve BRT‑specific implementation risks, such as:
Tradeoffs between transit priority and general traffic
Station placement and access impacts
Right‑of‑way and curbside management constraints
Experience overseeing engineering deliverables that support BRT station accessibility, ADA compliance, and passenger experience
Ability to clearly communicate BRT engineering and operational concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, decision‑makers, and the public
What We Prefer:
Experience leading Experience managing center‑running and/or curb‑running BRT configurations
Familiarity with transit signal priority (TSP), queue jumps, and corridor‑level ITS strategies
Experience with station platform design, pavement sections, and structural considerations specific to bus loading
Background coordinating with:
Transit service planning or operations teams
Architecture or branding teams for BRT stations
Experience on projects involving:
Complete Streets or Vision Zero policies
Multimodal corridor redesigns with strong transit emphasis
Knowledge of BRT‑relevant guidance and standards beyond traditional roadway manuals, including:
Transit‑specific design guidance
NACTO transit and street design resources
Experience leading public‑facing or politically sensitive BRT projects, including board briefings or public meetings
Master’s degree in Engineering
12 years relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Additional Information
HNTB Total Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Locations:
Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD
The approximate pay range for Maryland is $158,025.16 - $252,429.80. 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 approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $150,500.15 - $300,511.68. 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.
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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. For that reason, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) – focused on Arterial and Bus Rapid Transit – 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 Project Manager II – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more strategic ( 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). Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
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 mini‑mega and 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, and 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 10 years of relevant experience
2 years of successful management of engineering projects
What You’ll Bring:
Demonstrated leadership on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, including corridor‑based or system‑level implementations
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary transit engineering teams integrating roadway, traffic, stations, ITS, utilities, and multimodal elements
Experience guiding engineering delivery that integrates BRT operations and service concepts into roadway and corridor design
Demonstrated ability to manage urban arterial or constrained corridor projects where transit priority is a core project objective
Experience coordinating engineering solutions with:
Transit agency operations and planning staff
Local jurisdictions and DOTs
Utility owners and third‑party stakeholders
Proven ability to resolve BRT‑specific implementation risks, such as:
Tradeoffs between transit priority and general traffic
Station placement and access impacts
Right‑of‑way and curbside management constraints
Experience overseeing engineering deliverables that support BRT station accessibility, ADA compliance, and passenger experience
Ability to clearly communicate BRT engineering and operational concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, decision‑makers, and the public
What We Prefer:
Experience leading Experience managing center‑running and/or curb‑running BRT configurations
Familiarity with transit signal priority (TSP), queue jumps, and corridor‑level ITS strategies
Experience with station platform design, pavement sections, and structural considerations specific to bus loading
Background coordinating with:
Transit service planning or operations teams
Architecture or branding teams for BRT stations
Experience on projects involving:
Complete Streets or Vision Zero policies
Multimodal corridor redesigns with strong transit emphasis
Knowledge of BRT‑relevant guidance and standards beyond traditional roadway manuals, including:
Transit‑specific design guidance
NACTO transit and street design resources
Experience leading public‑facing or politically sensitive BRT projects, including board briefings or public meetings
Master’s degree in Engineering
12 years relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Additional Information
HNTB Total Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Locations:
Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD
The approximate pay range for Maryland is $158,025.16 - $252,429.80. 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 approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $150,500.15 - $300,511.68. 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.
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