Geotechnical Section Manager

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Section Manager in Kansas City, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. In this pivotal role, you will manage project budgets, ensure quality control, and mentor staff, all while driving sustainable growth in geotechnical services. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence significant infrastructure projects that shape communities across the nation. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this is the perfect chance to make a lasting impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2 years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geotechnical engineering department and manage project tasks.
• Ensure quality control and client satisfaction through effective communication.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Budget Management

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Client Relations

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Geotechnical Section Manager Kansas City, Missouri

Job Category: Engineering Group

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

What We're Looking For

HNTB is a leading provider of Geotechnical Engineering services, including bridge design, levees, roadway, and construction. At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career 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 leading a geotechnical engineering department in designing, developing, and delivering project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. You will provide QA/QC leadership, guidance, and technical oversight of geotechnical services. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients receive the proper resources appropriately. Responsible for technical coaching, mentoring, and efficient, productive staff utilization in delivering high-quality service.

You will champion and develop sustainable and profitable growth of geotechnical services related to design, construction, and geotechnical sub-consultant oversight. This role also champions interoffice collaboration with the firmwide geotechnical engineering community.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, monitor, and manage 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 the discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities, establishes priorities, and assigns 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 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 a 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

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

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years practical experience
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated, and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drive innovation, engagement, and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.