Structures Department Lead – Bridges & Growth

HNTB; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an industry-best Structures Department Manager to lead and grow our bridge and structures practice across Northern New England. This role focuses on strategic planning, budget management, and staff development across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

You'll lead a team of 15–20 engineers, collaborate with nationwide resources, and drive successful delivery of major bridge projects while expanding client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification - required.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates outside of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the department'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 department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups 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 department and office, including development of department-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 department.
• 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. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department 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 multiple teams including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Mentoring

Client relations

Proposal development

Marketing

Team coordination

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

HNTB is seeking an industry-best Structures Department Manager to lead and grow our bridge and structures practice across Northern New England. This role focuses on strategic planning, budget management, and staff development across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

You'll lead a team of 15–20 engineers, collaborate with nationwide resources, and drive successful delivery of major bridge projects while expanding client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.