ITS Section Manager: Lead Transportation Tech & Delivery

HNTB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section Manager within our Digital Infrastructure Solutions group. You will lead a technical discipline team, manage budgets and staffing, and drive project delivery from scoping through completion.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with other sections, and support SSA and SDA processes, client discovery, and marketing efforts to grow ITS, data science, and technology practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the section’s operating budget and forecast updates.
• Leads discipline-specific engineering section, assigning staff and ensuring development, mentoring, and training.
• Supports firm strategy and SSA process on projects and pursuits at section/office level.
• Oversees contracting activities, scope reviews, and Work Planning for project delivery.
• Guides project delivery processes to ensure quality, on-time performance and client satisfaction.
• Supports marketing efforts including client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
• Maintains client contacts to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Recruits, hires, and retains section staff with performance and compensation reviews.
• Manages project management activities: scope, schedule, budget, quality.
• Leads a team of at least 5 and typically 7–10+ employees.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Client management

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

HNTB is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section Manager within our Digital Infrastructure Solutions group. You will lead a technical discipline team, manage budgets and staffing, and drive project delivery from scoping through completion.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with other sections, and support SSA and SDA processes, client discovery, and marketing efforts to grow ITS, data science, and technology practice.