Section Manager - Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

HNTB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Section Manager in Engineering responsible for leading project teams and managing engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and significant practical experience, including leadership roles. This position involves budget management, resource allocation, and strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering services. The role is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the section's operating budget and growth.
• Coordinate section activities and establish job priorities.
• Support the firm's strategic and contracting processes.
• Develop section-level strategies for client engagements.
• Assist in marketing and proposal generation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Technical coaching

Client satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.

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.

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
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

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Locations

Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley), Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-29201