Bridge Department Manager

HNTB; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a seasoned leader to manage a professional engineering department in Baton Rouge. You will oversee project priorities, staffing, budgets and quality control, ensuring delivery on complex infrastructure tasks.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑functional work, and drive staff development while aligning with SSA processes and client expectations. This role blends technical stewardship with strategic growth responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a discipline department with 15–20 staff.
• Professional licensure or certifications (PE, AICP, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the department's operating budget and forecast updates.
• Leads the discipline engineering department, sets priorities and assigns staff to projects.
• Supports strategic plans and firm processes on project pursuits and contracting activities.
• Oversees project delivery processes to ensure quality, timeliness and client satisfaction.
• Recruits, mentors and retains department staff and coordinates staff development.

Skills

Budget management

Staff management

Project coordination

Engineering leadership

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

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.

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 leading a professional or technical discipline department 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 department'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 department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups 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 department and office, including development of department-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 department.
• 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. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department 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 multiple teams including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.

What We Prefer

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

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations

Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA