Geotechnical Section Manager

HNTB; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 139,645 - 238,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

HNTB in Parsippany, NJ seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to plan and manage the section’s budget, staffing, and project delivery. You will lead a team, oversee scope, schedule and quality, coordinate with offices, and drive business development activities including client discovery and proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 8+ years of experience and leadership; a Master’s is preferred. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required with 8+ years of experience, including leadership.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages section operating budget and forecasts.
• Leads and develops staff; coordinates section activities and priorities.
• Supports SSA process and project pursuit strategies.
• Oversees contracting processes, scope, work plans and fee reviews.
• Drives project delivery, planning, scheduling and quality.
• Supports marketing, client discovery and proposal efforts.
• Maintains client relationships and drives staff recruitment and retention.
• Manages project scope, schedule, budget and quality across multiple projects.

Skills

Budget management

Engineering leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Business development

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. For over a century, we deliver solutions for some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects across the country. This is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

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.
• Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 to 10 or more employees.
• 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 – Geotechnical / Transportation
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Benefits information available at HNTB Total Rewards. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Locations: Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)

The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $139,645.93 - $238,276.98. The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. HNTB will make determinations on accommodation requests on a case‑by‑case basis. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.