Structures Dept Lead: Bridges & Growth

HNTB Corporation; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 151,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Burlington, VT seeks an experienced Structures Department Manager to lead the bridge and structures practice across Northern New England, including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. You will oversee client relationships, project delivery, and staff development while shaping regional growth and the firm’s SSA-driven pursuits.

This role requires directing a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, mentoring staff, and coordinating with offices nationwide to deliver iconic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Burlington, VT seeks an experienced Structures Department Manager to lead the bridge and structures practice across Northern New England, including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. You will oversee client relationships, project delivery, and staff development while shaping regional growth and the firm’s SSA-driven pursuits.

This role requires directing a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, mentoring staff, and coordinating with offices nationwide to deliver iconic