Department Manager - Water Resources

hntb; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Water Resources Department Manager for the Central States Municipal Group to lead a team delivering water resources projects for municipal, state, and federal clients. The role combines technical excellence with project delivery and staff development, while growing client relationships.

Based in Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO; or Overland Park, KS, the role oversees budgets, staffing, and quality, and mentors staff to enable successful outcomes for complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience coordinating budgets, staffing and project delivery across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the department's operating budget and forecasts.
• Leads department staffing, mentoring, training, and resource sharing with other offices.
• Supports strategic plan execution and SSA/SDA processes on project pursuits and delivery.
• Oversees contracting activities including scope, work plan, and fee reviews.
• Directs project planning, scheduling, budgeting and quality management across teams.
• Leads 15–20+ staff, recruits and retains department personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Staff development

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

The Central States Municipal Group is seeking a Water Resources Department Manager to lead a talented team delivering impactful water resources projects for municipal, state, and federal clients across the region. This leadership role combines technical excellence, project delivery, operational management, business development, and staff development while supporting the continued growth of the department and our client relationships. Join a collaborative team committed to developing future leaders, delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, and strengthening the communities we serve.

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

• Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
• Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway) .