Senior Construction Engineering Lead & Department Manager

HNTB Corporation; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 199,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the United States seeks a senior construction management leader to oversee field discipline departments on major projects valued at $20M and above. The role includes coordinating staffing, coaching staff, and ensuring contract compliance across multiple locations including Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

The candidate will oversee project delivery, cost control, and client relations, while leading teams and mentoring staff in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
• Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing constructors schedule.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
• Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

All jurisdictional certificates

Job description

HNTB Corporation in the United States seeks a senior construction management leader to oversee field discipline departments on major projects valued at $20M and above. The role includes coordinating staffing, coaching staff, and ensuring contract compliance across multiple locations including Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

The candidate will oversee project delivery, cost control, and client relations, while leading teams and mentoring staff in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.