Section Manager - Project Management

HNTB Corporation; Norristown, King of Prussia (Montgomery County, PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a senior leader to manage a discipline section within the design, development, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You will oversee budgets, staffing, and quality control while mentoring a team of engineers and coordinating with multiple offices to ensure resources align with project needs.

The role emphasizes leadership, project planning, and collaboration across sections to deliver high-quality, on-time outcomes for clients across our transportation and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget and forecasts.
• Leads and develops the engineering section and staff.
• Coordinates section activities and staffing to support project delivery.
• Mentors staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Collaborates with other sections and departments to optimize work sharing and opportunities.
• Supports strategic planning, contracting, and project delivery processes.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Staff development

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (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.

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.

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

Locations:

Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, PA.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country.

You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work