Bridge Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Bridge Department Manager leads a professional or technical discipline department in the design, development, and delivery of project work while managing scope, budget, and quality control. The role coordinates priorities, staffing schedules, and assignments to ensure clients receive appropriate resources at the right time. It also provides technical coaching and mentoring and supports productive staff utilization and high-quality service. The manager oversees department operations, growth, and professional development; supports strategic planning, sales and marketing, contracting, and project-delivery processes; and recruits, hires, develops, and retains staff. The position also manages assigned project-management activities and performs technical engineering tasks. It leads multiple teams, directly and indirectly supervising at least 15 employees, typically 17–20 or more.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and manage the department’s operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
Manage the growth and professional development of the discipline-specific engineering department.
Coordinate department activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects.
Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met.
Collaborate with other departments or groups in the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
Support implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process for project pursuits, including department-level strategic planning.
Support the firm’s contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities, including scope, work plan, and fee reviews.
Support the firm’s project delivery (SDA) process, including work planning and monthly project reviews, to ensure quality work is delivered on time and to client satisfaction.
Assist with marketing, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
Maintain client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
Lead and assist in sales and marketing efforts to grow the department.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain department staff, including planning for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Manage assigned project-management activities, including project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Perform technical discipline tasks, including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation.
Lead multiple teams, with direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 employees, typically 17–20 or more.
Perform other duties as assigned.