HNTB

Section Manager - Transportation Planning

HNTB$95K — $115K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of relevant experience including 2 years in project leadership.
  • Preferred Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Planning or Project Management.
  • Professional certifications like PE, AICP, PTP, or RLA are desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is preferred with 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the section's operating budget and ensure it aligns with overall office forecasts.
  • Oversee the growth and professional development of the planning section, assigning roles and coordinating activities.
  • Implement the firm's strategic plan on project pursuits and contribute to strategic planning initiatives within the section.
  • Manage project delivery processes, ensuring high-quality standards are met throughout project timelines.
  • Lead marketing efforts including client engagement, proposal development, and interview preparation.
  • Maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
  • Recruit, hire, and retain talented staff while overseeing performance and development activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities and mentoring programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative work environment.
  • Retirement plans with company contributions.
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives to support various employee backgrounds.
Full Job Description
What We're Looking For
This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will be located in one of our Central States Office (locations in Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; St Louis, MO; and Oklahoma City, OK) and will be responsible for managing and developing a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers, providing technical expertise and coordinating the delivery of transportation projects. We are looking for a planner that is experienced and knowledgeable in transportation planning or the NEPA process, providing support from the feasibility/conceptual stage through design and construction. Candidates should be able to share their experience with others in a way that promotes the development of less experienced staff and improves the performance of the whole team.

What You'll Do:
  • Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of 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 planning 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 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.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
  • Project Delivery - Actively 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 Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 8 years relevant experience including 2 years of project leadership experience


What We Prefer:
  • Master's Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years supervisory experience


Additional Information

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Locations:
Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

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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