Section Lead, Transportation Planning

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the United States seeks a lead transportation planning professional to manage a team of planners and engineers, directing budgets, staffing, and project delivery. This role requires guiding projects from feasibility through design and construction, with strong mentorship to develop junior staff and improve team performance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, 8 years of experience including leadership, and may hold professional credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 8 years relevant experience including 2 years project leadership experience.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
• Professional credentials (PE, AICP, PTP, RLA, RA, CEP) and 10 years of relevant experience with 2 years supervisory experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget in support of the group/office budget and forecasts.
• Manage growth and professional development of the discipline-specific planning section.
• Coordinate section activities, establish priorities, and staff to jobs.
• Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met.
• Collaborate with other sections/departments on work-sharing opportunities.
• Support the firm's strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits at the section/office level.
• Support contracting (SCA) processes including scope, work plans, and fee reviews.
• Support SDA processes including Work Planning and Monthly Project Reviews for quality delivery.
• Assist in marketing: client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff; plan reporting, performance, and compensation reviews, and succession.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Mentoring

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Engineering/Related field

Master’s Degree (preferred) in related field

Job description

HNTB Corporation in the United States seeks a lead transportation planning professional to manage a team of planners and engineers, directing budgets, staffing, and project delivery. This role requires guiding projects from feasibility through design and construction, with strong mentorship to develop junior staff and improve team performance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, 8 years of experience including leadership, and may hold professional credentials.