Project Engineer Team Lead - Design Build

HNTB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Build Project Engineer Team Lead in Kansas City, MO. This role involves responsibility for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, and engineering plans for fast-paced transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, substantial relevant experience, and excellent project management skills. You will also mentor junior staff and contribute to the project delivery for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in fast-paced transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and distribution of discipline-specific work.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work.
• Coordinates technical aspects of projects with clients and partners.
• Recruits, hires, develops, and retains staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain staff; manage timecards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Technical mentoring

Creative problem solving

Multi-discipline coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB’s growing Design Build (DB) Organization! We are seeking candidates for a Design Build Project Engineer Team Lead, with demonstrated experience on fast-paced transportation infrastructure projects. This role entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex alternative delivery projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the design manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train junior staff.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Coordinates work planning and design effectively within their technical discipline.
• Shows excellent technical knowledge and quality work on multi-discipline projects.
• Prioritizes tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver projects that are of high quality, on-time, and within budget and scope.
• Demonstrates vision beyond the task at hand and anticipates risks and effects of their actions.
• Understands and supports the objectives that are responsible for successful project delivery, recognizing how multiple disciplines influence project development
• Applies an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.
• Uses refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions, knowing what tools to use for effective solutions and optimal outcomes on projects.
• Interfacing with your client-level peer during a pursuit or a project

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Previous alternative delivery experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Additional Information

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Locations:

Kansas City, MO

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-29357