Highway Transportation Group Director

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Highway Transportation Group Director in Des Moines, IA, to lead a team of over 60 professionals in highway and toll design. Responsibilities include managing budgets, recruiting talent, and overseeing significant infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 12 years of experience including 4 years in a supervisory role, and a strong track record in project management and client interactions. This full-time position offers opportunities for significant leadership and influence in infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• 12 years of practical experience in engineering.
• 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in managing large teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of over 60 professionals.
• Direct and supervise operating budgets for departments.
• Collaborate with other teams and offices for work-sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Infrastructure Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Job description

What We're 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 an experienced and visionary Highway Transportation Group Director to lead a dynamic team of over 60 professionals specializing in highway and toll design services across our Central States Office, comprised of locations in Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS, Des Moines, IA, St. Louis, MO and Oklahoma City, OK.

This leadership role will oversee department managers and project directors to retain and recruit best talent, manage the financial metrics of the group's budget, mentor and coach future leaders, identify and assist with pursuit and proposal development, and serve as the principal or manager of large Department of Transportation and/or Tolling Authority infrastructure projects. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Additionally, this position will collaborate with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm’s strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and supervise the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordinate with the office's budget.
• Oversee the group’s activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work‑sharing needs and opportunities.
• Drive the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office.
• Drive 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 group.
• Drive 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.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win‑to‑work activities.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Lead and assist in sales and marketing efforts for the department’s growth.
• Assist in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate in the Office Leadership Team (OLT).
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain department staff within the group, supporting Department Managers with staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• Manage assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and perform technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.
• Lead a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35‑40 or more employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree.
• 15 years practical experience.
• 6 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Additional Information

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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

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-28371