Engineering Section Lead – Infrastructure Projects

HNTB; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a senior professional to lead a discipline section, overseeing design, development, and delivery of project tasks. You will manage scope, budget, and quality control while coordinating priorities, staffing, and resources to ensure client satisfaction.

The role involves mentoring staff, driving strategic planning, and supporting marketing efforts. A PE certification or advanced degree is a plus, with leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the section'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 section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-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 Section.
• 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
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains section 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 a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

HNTB is seeking a senior professional to lead a discipline section, overseeing design, development, and delivery of project tasks. You will manage scope, budget, and quality control while coordinating priorities, staffing, and resources to ensure client satisfaction.

The role involves mentoring staff, driving strategic planning, and supporting marketing efforts. A PE certification or advanced degree is a plus, with leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.