Section Manager - Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

HNTB Corporation

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Section Manager-Engineering in Philadelphia, PA. You will oversee project management activities and lead a team responsible for high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8 years of experience, and a strong track record in leadership. This position offers opportunities for professional development and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.
Strong in project management activities (scope, schedule, budget management).

Responsibilities

Manage section's operating budget.
Oversee staff development and mentoring.
Coordinate project tasks and ensure quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relations

Technical Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or 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. The number of employees directly and indirectly supervised by the Section Manager- Engineering is at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications