Geotechnical Section Lead - Transportation Projects

HNTB Corporation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Geotechnical Section Manager to lead a geotechnical engineering team for transportation projects and support the Department Manager. You will provide technical oversight, manage scope, schedule and budget, mentor staff, and coordinate with other sections to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

This role combines hands-on design tasks with strategic leadership. Qualifications include a PE, PMP and at least 8 years in geotechnical/transportation with 2

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.
• Manages, grows and develops discipline-specific engineering section.
• Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs.
• Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met.
• Collaborates with other Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Supports the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.
• Supports the 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

Project management

Staff development

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Geotechnical Section Manager to lead a geotechnical engineering team for transportation projects and support the Department Manager. You will provide technical oversight, manage scope, schedule and budget, mentor staff, and coordinate with other sections to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

This role combines hands-on design tasks with strategic leadership. Qualifications include a PE, PMP and at least 8 years in geotechnical/transportation with 2