“Participating in the Capacity Building Mentorship Program has been an invaluable experience for Onit. Through the program, we were mentored by HNTB, which has been instrumental in expanding our business opportunities and industry knowledge. HNTB has actively engaged with us as both a sub-consultant on their proposals and a partner on projects where we served as the prime (project lead). HNTB introduced us to large-scale capital programs such as the Interstate Bridge Program and the Sound Transit Light Rail expansion, allowing us to explore where we can add value as sub-consultants. “Beyond project opportunities, HNTB also provided invaluable guidance on industry best practices, including ‘Safe Harbor Rate’ billing, and encouraged us to pursue disadvantaged business enterprise certification beyond Washington state, extending our reach to California and Oregon. This mentorship has significantly strengthened our capabilities and positioned us for greater success in both the transportation sphere and the consulting industry at large as we attempt to strengthen our relationships with agencies such as Sound Transit and Seattle Department of Transportation.”

Edward Beyers, Onit Management Consulting (protégé firm)