HNTB

Section Manager - Engineering (Roadway Design Group)

HNTB$100K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 8 years of practical experience
  • 2 years of leadership experience
  • Preferred 10+ years in transportation engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Background in delivering public agency projects like TxDOT

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the operating budget for the engineering section
  • Lead the growth and professional development of the section
  • Collaborate on strategic planning and implementation
  • Oversee contracting processes and project delivery
  • Assist in marketing and client acquisition activities
  • Maintain and ensure client satisfaction
  • Recruit and retain section staff
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and quality control
  • Supervise a team of 7-10 employees
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • Flexible work arrangements offered
Full Job Description
What We're Looking For
This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical discipline section in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. 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:
  • Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
  • Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
  • Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.
  • Supports 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 Section.
  • Supports 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
  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
  • 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 team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.


What We Prefer:
  • 10+ years practical experience in transportation engineering
  • 2+ years supervisory experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Demonstrates experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and complex project portfolios
  • Proven experience delivering TxDOT or similar public agency projects (PS&E and schematic)


Additional Information

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Locations:
Houston, TX (Fannin)

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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