Senior Project Manager & Cincinnati Location Lead
Company websitehntb.com (HNTB, opens in new tab)
Base salary $180,597 to $288,486
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Blue Ash, OH
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- LocationBlue Ash, OH
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About this job
What We're Looking For
At HNTB Ohio, you can be part of making a lasting difference for the communities we serve. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm who has been serving Ohio for over 100 years, you can create a career that is meaningful to you and join a team of professionals in some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the state and country.This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) 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 Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects or mega ($5M to < $25M) projects, or may lead or serve in a key discipline lead role on a super mega (> $25M) project management team.
This opportunity also entails serving as the location leader for the Cincinnati location within the Ohio Office. The location leader reports to the Ohio Office Leader and serves on the Office Leadership Team. The location leader is responsible for oversight of the Cincinnati geographic location, as well as HNTB’s Cincinnati operations, including market and business development; client, civic and community relationships; government relations; and leadership and staff coordination so as to operate within the established goals and budgets for the Ohio Office.
The location leader is also responsible for leading the development and execution of Cincinnati and Southwestern Ohio focused client programs, pursuits and projects while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships. The location leader will provide guidance, collaboration and oversight of the strategic direction, priorities and effectiveness of the Cincinnati related HNTB Client Service Teams including the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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:
- 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 Engineering
- 15 years relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AK.
Locations:
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The 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 based on all selected locations within the state 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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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.
Source: HNTB on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($180,597) is above 88% of the 2,490 Program & Project Management roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $135,000; the middle half runs from $117,107 to $157,935.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSenior Project Manager & Cincinnati Location Lead$180,597 to $288,486
Senior Resident EngineerFrom $180,597
Sr. Project Manager - TransportationFrom $180,597
Transportation Group DirectorFrom $180,597
Sr Technical Advisor Engineering - High Speed Rail$173,075 to $276,471
Architectural Sr Project Manager$173,075 to $276,471
Sr Technical Advisor Engineering - High Speed Rail$173,075 to $276,471
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Manager & Cincinnati Location Lead (this listing) | $180,597 - $288,486 |
| Senior Resident Engineer | From $180,597 |
| Sr. Project Manager - Transportation | From $180,597 |
| Transportation Group Director | From $180,597 |
| Sr Technical Advisor Engineering - High Speed Rail | $173,075 - $276,471 |
| Architectural Sr Project Manager | $173,075 - $276,471 |
| Sr Technical Advisor Engineering - High Speed Rail | $173,075 - $276,471 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Blue Ash, OH (Cincinnati)
The approximate pay range for Ohio is $180,596.86 - $288,485.90. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith es
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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