Senior Transportation Planning Section Lead

HNTB; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a senior transportation planning leader to oversee a section of 6-8 planners and engineers, guiding feasibility through design and construction. The role emphasizes staff development, project delivery, and coordination with cross-functional teams in the Central States region.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and drive performance while ensuring client satisfaction and successful project outcomes across multiple offices.

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 of project leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecasts.
• Manage growth and development of the discipline planning section; coordinate staff and priorities.
• Support strategic planning and SSA/SDA processes on projects and pursuits.
• Oversee contracting activities (SCA) including scope, work plan, and fee reviews.
• Lead Project Delivery activities including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management.
• Support marketing activities including client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff; plan reporting and performance reviews.

Skills

Transportation planning

Staff management

Budget management

Mentoring

NEPA process knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Job description

HNTB is seeking a senior transportation planning leader to oversee a section of 6-8 planners and engineers, guiding feasibility through design and construction. The role emphasizes staff development, project delivery, and coordination with cross-functional teams in the Central States region.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and drive performance while ensuring client satisfaction and successful project outcomes across multiple offices.