Department Manager - Construction Services

HNTB Corporation

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portland is seeking a department leader responsible for project management, staff development, and budgetary oversight. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and substantial experience in managing teams and projects. The role requires supervising a significant number of employees while ensuring client satisfaction and quality service delivery.

Qualifications

10 years relevant experience or 14 years relevant experience if no degree.
Experience in managing engineering departments.
Ability to lead teams and collaborate with different departments.

Responsibilities

Lead technical discipline field department in project delivery.
Manage operating budget and resources for project needs.
Supervise multiple teams of at least 15 employees.
Oversee recruitment, hiring, and staff retention.

Skills

Project management

Technical coaching

Staff development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree

14 years of relevant experience in lieu of education

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 leading a technical discipline field department in the 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

Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of 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 assigns 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 HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (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 HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (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.
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of department 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 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 Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 10 years relevant experience, or
In lieu of education, 14 years of relevant experience.

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