Bridge Engineering Department Lead

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

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a senior department lead to direct engineering disciplines across design, development, and delivery. You will manage scope, budgets and quality while mentoring staff and coordinating priorities to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10 years' experience with at least 2 years in supervision; a PE license and PMP/AICP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 12 years practical experience.
• 4 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a senior department lead to direct engineering disciplines across design, development, and delivery. You will manage scope, budgets and quality while mentoring staff and coordinating priorities to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10 years' experience with at least 2 years in supervision; a PE license and PMP/AICP certifications are preferred.