Geotechnical Section Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader in geotechnical engineering to spearhead a department focused on innovative infrastructure solutions. This role involves overseeing project tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring quality control while fostering professional development among staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering, complemented by leadership experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Join a team dedicated to building communities that matter, and take your career to the next level in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in geotechnical services and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geotechnical engineering department, managing budget and quality control.
• Develop and mentor staff while ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Client Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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:

• 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. 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 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

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

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