Design Build - Sr Bridge Design Manager (Sacramento)

What We're Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB's growing Design Build Organization! We are seeking candidates for Sr Bridge Design Manager with demonstrated experience on fast-paced Design Build (DB) infrastructure projects. This Sr Bridge Design Manager role is a key member of project leadership teams, responsible for accomplishing HNTB's 4 for 4 performance objectives : quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

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 is a project leader, managing and delivering all aspects of one or more mega ($5M+) and / or super mega ($25M+) projects including technical aspects, operations, contracting, project controls, quality, risk and change management. The Sr Bridge Design Manager implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.

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 :

Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multidisciplinary projects including the ability to consider the impact of design decisions on the cost, fabrication, and construction of bridges and other transportation structures.

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 Civil / Structural Engineering

15 years experience in design of California bridges and other transportation structures

Proficiency in seismic design and detailing of bridges in California on highway, transit and high speed rail structures

Experience in managing Design Support During Construction (DSDC) phase of bridge projects

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations :

Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Denver, CO, Honolulu, HI, Las Vegas, NV (Via Austi Parkway), Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oakland, CA, Ontario, CA, Sacramento, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, San Bernardino, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Santa Ana, CA (Irvine), Seattle, WA (Downtown)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. 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 pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $220,240.07 - $351,812.06. 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 pay range for San Diego, Sacramento and Inland Empire, CA is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. 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 pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. 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 pay range for Colorado is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. 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 anticipated last day to apply is 11 / 27 / 2025. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

The approximate pay range for Nevada is $185,001.66 - $295,522.14. 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.

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.

Job Type : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full time

Job Category : Engineering Group

ReqID : R-27525