Transit & Rail Group Director

HNTB Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks a Capital Region Transit & Rail Director to lead the group in design, development and delivery of project tasks, while managing scope, budget, and quality control. The role collaborates across the office to apply SSA and SDA processes and drives client pursuits and proposals.

You will coordinate priorities, staffing, and resources to ensure timely, high-quality service and participate in leadership activities and staff development for 25–40 employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree with 15 years practical experience and 6 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordinates with the office budget.
• Oversees group activities, establishes priorities, assigns staff to projects.
• Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Drives strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits and markets.
• Oversees contracting processes including scope, work plan and fee reviews.
• Oversees SDA process with Work Planning and Monthly Project Reviews.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities and client discovery, proposal generation, and win-to-work activities.
• Lead and assist in sales and marketing for department growth.
• Develop and execute the office strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for leading the Capital Region Transit & Rail group in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. Oversees departments and sections financial metrics to ensure adherence with the group’s goals and in align with office expectations. The Transit & Rail Director collaborates with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm’s strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.
• Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects.
• Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Drives the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
• Drives 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 group.
• Drives 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.
• Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan.
• May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT) Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• 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 a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35 - 40 or more employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree 15 years practical experience 6 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree 15 years practical experience 6 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Locations

Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pay Range

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.

The approximate pay range for Maryland is $189,626.70 - $302,910.19.

The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country.

You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees.

We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace.

We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

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