HNTB

Group Director - Transportation Engineering

HNTB$120K — $150K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 12 years of practical experience
  • 4 years of supervisory experience
  • 15 years of practical experience preferred
  • 6 years of project management experience preferred
  • 6 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Directs and oversees operating budgets for departments
  • Establishes priorities and assigns staff to projects
  • Drives implementation of strategic planning and sales processes
  • Oversees contracting processes and impact on project delivery
  • Implements quality assurance methods and reviews performance
  • Leads marketing efforts including proposals and client discovery
  • Maintains client satisfaction through active engagement
  • Recruits, hires, and develops department staff
  • Manages project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Supervises a team of 25-40 employees

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Employee ownership opportunity
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development programs
Full Job Description
This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical multi-discipline group in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. Oversees departments and sections financial metrics to ensure adherence with the group's goals and in align with office expectations. The Group Director collaborates with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm's strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.

What You'll Do:
  • Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
  • Drives the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
  • Drives the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the group.
  • Drives the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.
  • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
  • Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
  • Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT)
  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
  • Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.
  • Leads a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35 - 40 or more employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience


What We Prefer:
  • 15 years practical experience
  • 6 years project management experience leading multi-disciplinary PS&E and/or schematic/environmental design contracts
  • 6 years supervisory experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Austin, TX, El Paso, TX, Round Rock, TX, San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway)

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.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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