Traffic & Safety Engineering Section Lead

HNTB Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced engineering leader to head a traffic and safety discipline within our Central States Offices. You will guide a group of 6-8 engineers, coordinate project priorities, budgets and staffing while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality transportation deliverables from feasibility through construction.

You will oversee budgets, staff growth, client engagement and cross-office collaboration, helping advance the firm’s SSA and SDA processes on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10 years practical experience preferred.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the section'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 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.
• Supports the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits.
• Supports contracting process including scope, work plan and fee reviews for contracting activities.
• Supports SDA process including Work Planning and Monthly Project Reviews to ensure quality work and client satisfaction.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff with performance and compensation reviews.
• Manages project management activities (scope, schedule, budget, quality) and performs technical tasks (research, reports, design, specs).
• Leads a team including direct and indirect supervision of 5–10+ employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Traffic engineering

Project coordination

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PE certification

AICP certification

PMP

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced engineering leader to head a traffic and safety discipline within our Central States Offices. You will guide a group of 6-8 engineers, coordinate project priorities, budgets and staffing while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality transportation deliverables from feasibility through construction.

You will oversee budgets, staff growth, client engagement and cross-office collaboration, helping advance the firm’s SSA and SDA processes on