Managing Principal, Building Structures

HNTB Corporation; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Bellevue, WA seeks a Managing Principal to lead the Building Structures practice. This highly visible role blends technical leadership, business development, and operational excellence to guide complex projects and expand the firm's footprint.

You will mentor teams, shape strategy with senior leadership, and drive performance across delivery, finance, and client satisfaction, influencing the careers of 25+ professionals and the future of structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in structural engineering.
• Strong track record in client development and project leadership.
• Experience growing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Structures practice and drive project delivery excellence.
• Develop and execute growth strategies with leadership across regions.
• Mentor future leaders and manage performance for 25+ professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Mentoring

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that leaves a lasting mark on the communities we serve and the industry we help shape. For more than 100 years, HNTB has delivered some of the nation's most complex infrastructure programs, and our continued growth creates an exciting opportunity for leaders who want to drive what's next. As an employee-owned firm, we invest in people who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building a legacy.

We are seeking a Managing Principal to lead and advance our Building Structures practice. This highly visible leadership role combines operational excellence, technical leadership, business development, and strategic growth. The successful candidate will guide multidisciplinary structural engineering teams delivering complex projects while positioning the practice for expansion into new clients, geographies, and opportunities.

As the leader of the practice, you will be responsible for overall business performance, including project delivery, financial results, talent development, and client satisfaction. Working closely with office, division, and national leadership, you will help define growth strategies, strengthen key client relationships, and pursue opportunities that expand HNTB's presence in both established and emerging markets.

This role extends beyond project execution. You will build and mentor high-performing teams, develop future leaders, and create an environment where technical excellence and innovation thrive. Managing Principals typically lead organizations of 25 or more professionals through direct and indirect reporting relationships, making this an opportunity to influence people, projects, and business outcomes at a meaningful scale.

If you are energized by growing a practice, developing talent, and shaping the future of structural engineering within one of the industry's most respected firms, we invite you to join us and help define the next chapter of our Building Structures practice.