Job Description

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 technical input within discipline, acts as a consultant to HNTB’s offices in their area of expertise by providing strategic advice and guidance to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. This position supports office, regional and division leadership, as well as project teams to develop and promote subject matter expertise and best practices in area of specialty.

We are seeking a Federal and State Workforce lead who can expand our advisory efforts by bringing expertise, credibility, and strategic counsel to our engagement with top clients. This person will have the expertise and experience to provide a complete perspective on the application of the Disadvantage Business (DBE) and/or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs following 49 CFR Part 26 with our clients and organizations. Their background should reflect prior federal, state, or consultant support of administering or monitoring compliance of a DBE or SBE program.

Beyond technical depth, we need someone who understands the business workforce and engagement strategies, ideally within infrastructure and transportation, and stays current on industry trends.

What You’ll Do:

• Applies technical expertise and guidance in area of practice. Acts as subject matter expert to provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits.
• Prepares technical materials for projects, including strategic analyses, commercial documentation, technical provisions, procurement documents, and other materials pertaining to applicable subject matter focus.
• Works with the line organization in a senior support role on strategically important client and project pursuits, providing technical input and market knowledge to navigate complex projects and enhance win probabilities and client satisfaction.
• Targets national and international associations, trade shows, etc., to help the division/region/office identify leads, win work and maintain industry recognition.
• Identifies, pursues, and executes high-level projects with assigned departments, agencies, and programs.
• Assists in the successful contracting and project execution process, working closely with regional HNTB staff and office leadership.
• Partners with National Practice Consultants and Leaders to develop and promote technical knowledge and applicability of practice area.
• Works with HNTB project leadership to manage client relationships and guides the application of HNTB services within a specific practice area to best serve the interests of the client and HNTB.
• Contributes to strategic planning in area of expertise and assists with thought leadership initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated success operating in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments, able to create clarity and shape actionable roadmaps.

• Presence and maturity, able to independently interface with agency leadership and senior decision-makers.

• P roven track record of owning outcomes, shaping decisions, and driving value realization.

• 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.

What We Prefer:

• DBE or SBE program delivery for state DOTs or oversight of DBE contracts, prompt payment monitoring for subcontractors, subconsultants, and good faith efforts.
• A background and understanding of DBE, CUF, and OJT requirements.
• 15 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

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Locations:

Blue Ash, OH (Cincinnati), Columbus, OHThe 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 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 nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. 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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