Former NHDOT executive to support project delivery and strategic growth across the state
BEDFORD, N.H. (Feb. 3, 2026) – HNTB has named James A. Marshall, PE, as location leader for the firm’s New Hampshire office. Marshall brings more than 35 years of transportation infrastructure experience, including senior leadership roles with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, where he oversaw statewide highway design operations and multimillion-dollar capital programs.
Marshall most recently served as Administrator of the Bureau of Highway Design at the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. In that role, he directed highway design activities statewide with responsibility for personnel leadership, policy implementation and budget execution, while ensuring compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
“Jim’s deep understanding of New Hampshire’s transportation system and his long history of working side by side with our clients make him an ideal leader for our New Hampshire office,” said Matthew Hearn, HNTB’s Northern New England office leader and vice president. “His combination of technical expertise, program leadership and commitment to public service will help us continue delivering high value solutions that support the state’s mobility, safety and economic growth.”
Throughout his public service, Marshall led delivery of large-scale transportation projects and programs that advance mobility and safety for communities across New Hampshire. His experience includes management of emergency response and resurfacing programs with significant annual budgets, as well as oversight of municipal projects.
“I am honored to lead HNTB’s New Hampshire office and continue serving the communities I have worked with throughout my career,” Marshall said. “I look forward to partnering with our clients and our growing team in Bedford to deliver practical, innovative transportation solutions that improve safety, reliability and quality of life across the state.”
Marshall is a licensed professional engineer in the state of New Hampshire. He has been involved in the transportation community through previous leadership roles with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Committee on Design and Committee on Active Transportation, and he has held several leadership positions within the New Hampshire section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
HNTB’s New Hampshire office, located in Bedford, supports a growing team of professionals who play key roles in delivering transportation infrastructure solutions that address evolving mobility needs and community priorities throughout the state.