Structures Section Manager

HNTB Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Section Manager to lead a talented team of bridge and structures professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering projects while ensuring high-quality service delivery. You will be responsible for managing budgets, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various departments to drive project success. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this position is perfect for you to make a significant impact in your community and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong skills in project management and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage section's budget, staff, and project delivery processes.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff to ensure quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Management

Budget Management

Technical Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

What We're Looking For

This is an amazing opportunity to manage a section of talented bridge and structures professionals.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical discipline section in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. Section Managers are typically responsible for up to 10 direct and indirect reports.

What You'll Do:

1. Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
2. Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering 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.
3. Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
7. Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
8. Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
9. 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.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years practical experience
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Minneapolis, MN

The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $130,047.20 - $203,407.17. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-25046