Department Manager - Water Resources

HNTB; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HNTB is seeking a Water Resources Department Manager to lead a talented team delivering municipal, state, and federal water resources projects across the region. The role combines technical excellence, project delivery, operational management, business development, and staff development to grow the department and client relationships.

Lead the department, manage budgets, mentor staff, and coordinate priorities to ensure high-quality service while supporting the firm’s growth strategy and client

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Develops, monitors and manages the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
• Leads department staff development, mentoring and training needs; assigns staff to projects and coordinates work-sharing with other offices.
• Supports the firm's SSA process on project pursuits and develops department-level strategic planning.
• Oversees project delivery processes including Work Planning, reviews and quality control to meet client satisfaction.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff and manages performance reviews and succession planning.
• Leads multiple teams with 15–20+ employees and ensures resources are allocated effectively.

Conocimientos

Budget management

Staff development

Project management

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Herramientas

SCA process

SDA process

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

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