Geotechnical Section Manager

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

What We\u2019re Looking For

What We\u2019r Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you 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. We are seeking a Geotechnical Section Manager to support the Department Manager in leading a geotechnical engineering team focused on transportation infrastructure projects. This role functions as a deputy department manager, providing both technical oversight and personnel management. The Section Manager will be responsible for guiding the design, development, and delivery of geotechnical project tasks, while managing scope, budget, and quality control. They will coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and assignments to ensure that resources are aligned with client needs. In addition, the Section Manager will provide technical coaching and mentorship, support reviews of deliverables, and promote the efficient and productive utilization of staff to maintain high standards of service and performance.

What You\u2019ll Do

• Develops, monitors and manages the section\u2019s 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\u2019s strategic plan and HNTB\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.

What You\u2019ll Need

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

What We Prefer

• Master\u2019s degree in Engineering
• 10 years practical experience - Geotechnical / Transportation
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Locations

Locations: Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)

Pay Range

The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $139,645.93 - $238,276.98. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual\u2019s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual\u2019s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant\u2019s resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Culture and Values

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\u2019t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB\u2019s 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work