Arkansas Location Leader

HNTB Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Little Rock Location Leader to manage Arkansas operations within the North Texas – Arkansas Office. This executive role focuses on growth, client engagement, staff development and program delivery across megaprojects and municipal clients.

The leader collaborates with office directors to advance strategic plans, budgets and cross-disciplinary delivery while expanding the client base and public-sector partnerships in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field and 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of project and/or people management in a client facing role.

Responsibilities

• Oversees market and business development; client and government relations; brand building and industry, civic, university and community engagement; sourcing, recruiting and retention of staff; and development of staff and culture within the office.
• Serves as the local “face” and key point of contact for HNTB leadership in the geographic location.
• Drives growth and vision for the location – ownership over brand, sales, revenue, FTEs, industry/clients/civic/community engagement, GR, strategic planning and implementation.
• Coordinates strategy and initiatives in the market with practice leaders and Client Service Teams.
• Sources, recruits and retains talent in coordination with office discipline leaders; coaches and mentors staff.
• Ensures 4for4 delivery and budget performance; participates in development of the office’s strategic plan and operating budget.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Strategic planning

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Planning

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for serving as the location leader for the Little Rock, Arkansas location within the North Texas – Arkansas Office. The location leader reports to the North Texas – Arkansas Office Leader and serves on the Office Management Team. The location leader is responsible for oversight of the Little Rock, Arkansas geographic location, as well as HNTB’s state of Arkansas operations, including market and business development; quality and technical delivery; client, civic and community relationships; government relations; and leadership and staff coordination so as to operate within the established goals and budgets for the North Texas – Arkansas Office. The location leader is also responsible for leading the development and execution of Arkansas-focused client programs, pursuits and projects while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships. The location leader will provide guidance, collaboration and oversight of the strategic direction (including the development of the strategic plan), priorities and effectiveness of the state of Arkansas - focused HNTB Client Service Teams including the Arkansas Department of Transportation, Clinton National Airport (LIT), the City of Little Rock and other city and county municipal clients. The HNTB Arkansas Location Leader will also be responsible for growing and adding new clients in high growth regions, like northwest Arkansas.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversees market and business development; client and government relations; brand building and industry, civic, university and community engagement; sourcing, recruiting and retention of staff; and development of staff and culture within the office.
• Serves as the local “face” and key point of contact for HNTB leadership in the geographic location.
• Serves as primary driver of growth and vision for the geographic location – ownership over location’s brand, sales, revenue, FTEs, industry/clients/civic/university/community engagement, GR, strategic planning and implementation.
• Agnostic on technical discipline; focuses on growing all disciplines that provide strong growth opportunities for the location.
• Engages and performs oversight or management of client programs, pursuits and project management activities (client audits/debriefs; project scope, schedule, budget and quality management and delivery; client program and pursuit discovery and strategy) for HNTB Mega and Super Mega pursuits and projects.
• May serve as project manager or pursuit champion.
• Coordinates strategy and initiatives in the market, including coordinating best practices and leading Client Service Client Service Teams relevant to the location.
• Sources, recruits and retains talent in coordination and partnership with office discipline leaders.
• Coaches, mentors and advocates for all location staff.
• Helps facilitate location workshare needs in coordination with Group Directors, Department Managers and Section Managers.
• Assures 4for4 delivery and budget performance for the location in coordination and partnership with discipline leaders.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the office group’s strategic plan, as well as the office operating budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field and 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of project and/or people management in a client facing role.

What We Prefer:

• Relevant experience as an HNTB Client Service Leader or Project Manager on Mega or Super Mega projects in the applicable geographic market.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree 15 years practical experience 6 years supervisory experience Professional Engineer (PE) certification American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information:

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Locations:

Locations: Little Rock, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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