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CBTC Program Manager

HNTB
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
**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 the effective and profitable management and delivery of end-to-end PMC services for a key client, a complex program, or program or combination of programs with a program value of >=$1B. We’re seeking a highly experienced and motivated CBTC Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) program. This is a brownfield implementation, requiring deep expertise in integrating advanced technology into an existing, operational transit system. As Program Manager, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of the CBTC program from strategy and specification development through contractor selection, design, testing, commissioning, and revenue service cutover. You’ll be the central point of contact for the client, building strong relationships across operations, maintenance, engineering, and executive leadership. This position requires relocation to the Pacific Northwest. **What You’ll Do:** Acts as the client’s agent in delivering complex PMC services for key clients in the areas of strategic planning, alternative delivery, innovative financing, procurement/contract management, risk management, project controls, quality management, construction management, project closeout and acceptance, and operations/maintenance. Routinely resolves difficult issues of significant financial impact, assessing and managing risk on behalf of the client. Identifies opportunities to advance HNTB’s presence and revenue opportunity in the PMC space, leveraging nationally acknowledged reputation to pursue and land those opportunities. Nationally well-known expert in their respective industry with well-established strong client connections. Represents HNTB with state and national industry organizations. Interacts with executive level government or public officials and/or executive level clients on advanced program matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Responsible for defining staffing needs for the delivery of services, providing direction and oversight to Project Managers, other staff, client staff and subcontractors. Has an awareness and understanding of the political environment and sensitivities in which a program is being delivered. Able to lead HNTB team in understanding client perspectives and vision of success while keeping staff connected to firm culture and organization. Develops a deep understanding of full range of HNTB services and firm-wide resources. Leads the development of client service action plans and client project reviews. Performs other duties as assigned. **What You’ll Need:** Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline 15 years relevant experience **What We Prefer:** Master's degree in Electrica Engineering, Communications Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline 10 years combination of a) proven program mgmt. and/or senior PMC role, b) managing or leading a team in successful delivery of PMC projects, c) alternative project delivery experience PE **Additional Information** Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. \#JEK #ProgramManagement #LI-JK1 . Locations: Denver, CO, New York, NY, San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA (Downtown), Washington, DC . The approximate pay range for New York is $238,839.35 - $476,903.24. 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 $298,549.19 - $476,903.24. 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 $274,665.25 - $438,750.99. 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 $262,723.28 - $419,674.86. 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 03/30/2026. 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 Washington, DC is $274,665.25 - $438,750.99. 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 $238,839.35 - $476,903.24. 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:** Program Management Group **ReqID:** R-28054

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