Section Manager - 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

What We're Looking For

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. The ideal candidate will be located in one of our Central States Office (locations in Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; St Louis, MO; and Oklahoma City, OK) and will be responsible for managing and developing a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers, providing technical expertise and coordinating the delivery of transportation projects. We are looking for a planner that is experienced and knowledgeable in transportation planning or the NEPA process, providing support from the feasibility/conceptual stage through design and construction. Candidates should be able to share their experience with others in a way that promotes the development of less experienced staff and improves the performance of the whole team.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of 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 planning 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 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.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Project Delivery - Actively 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 Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 8 years relevant experience including 2 years of project leadership experience

What We Prefer

• Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
• 10 years of relevant experience
• 2 years supervisory experience

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

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.

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