Section Manager - Intelligent Transportation Systems

HNTB Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HNTB Total Rewards

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section Manager in our Digital Infrastructure Solutions department. You will lead a technical discipline, manage budgets, and coordinate staffing to deliver high-quality projects on time.

The role focuses on growing ITS, Data Science and Technology practice, mentoring staff, and collaborating across sections to pursue opportunities. Strong leadership and PE certification are valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages section operating budget and forecast updates.
• Manages growth and development of the engineering section; coordinates staff and resources.
• Supports strategic plans and SSA process on project pursuits at section/office level.
• Supports contracting processes including scope, work plan and fee reviews.
• Oversees project delivery processes ensuring quality and schedule.
• Assists in marketing, client discovery and proposal activities.
• Maintains client contacts and satisfaction; recruits and retains staff.
• Manages project scope, schedule, budget and quality; performs design tasks.
• Leads a team of 5–10+ employees.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PE certification

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 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section Manager within our Digital Infrastructure Solutions department. We are interested in someone that is highly motivated to help grow our ITS, Data Science and Technology practice.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a technical discipline section in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.

What You'll Do:

• Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.




• Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.




• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.




• Supports 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 Section.




• Supports 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.




• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities




• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction




• Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.




• Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.




• Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering


• 10 years practical experience with ITS PS&E Production, Project Scoping, Client Management, and Pursuit/Marketing Support


• 2+ years supervisory experience


• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

• HNTB Total Rewards


• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-31530

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

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