Geotechnical Section Manager

HNTB Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Geotechnical Section Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure projects while championing sustainable growth and collaboration. With a focus on quality and client satisfaction, you will guide your team through complex challenges and ensure the successful execution of projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and have a strong background in geotechnical engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects that impact lives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Budget Management

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Geotechnical Analysis Tools

Job description

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Geotechnical Section Manager Overland Park, Kansas

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:

• 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

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 drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.