Deputy Design Oversight Manager - I-24 Choice Lanes

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 part of the leadership team responsible for the design oversight of the I-24 Choice Lanes Project, a $5 billion Public-Private-Partnership (P3) that will design, construct, finance, operate and maintain two new Choice Lanes in each direction along an approximate 26 mile corridor of I-24. In this role, you will coordinate with the selected Developer on the design of an assigned section(s) of the overall project and will oversee the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) assigned to complete over the shoulder reviews and technical evaluations of developer submittals, to ensure compliance with the agreement and project specific technical requirements. Working with other project team members, you will monitor the submittal schedule to ensure reviews are completed on time and the reviews provide the appropriate level of scrutiny related to the contractual requirements. The position will also provide technical leadership and direction to HNTB staff in right-of-way acquisition, railroad coordination, utility coordination, and Environmental compliance and permitting.

This position proactively manages the project's technical requirements and contractual obligations in support of the project’s objectives. Completes high level technical tasks, while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external team members and stakeholders, including cross-discipline and functional teams, to apply critical thinking and problem solving of design related issues or concerns.

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:

Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.

Leading a team inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.

Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver the project.

Interfacing with the client, and other project stakeholders.

Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

Master’s degree in Engineering

12 years relevant experience

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Locations: Nashville, TN (City Center)

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-30585

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