Bridge Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$154,171 - $246,273

About The Position

Our HNTB Minnesota office is growing! We are seeking a dynamic, visionary bridge professional to lead our structures team in Minnesota. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an emerging leader who is looking for an opportunity to take their career to the next level, step into a more significant leadership role where you'll be responsible for leading and mentoring a team, recruiting staff, and driving our structures strategic plan and sales. HNTB has a 60+ year history in Minnesota delivering the most complex bridges and structures across the state. Come be a part of HNTB as we write the story for our next 60 years! 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 110-years, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth and prospects in Minnesota and across the nation, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. The details of the 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. The number of employees directly and indirectly supervised by the Department Manager - Engineering is at least 15 but typically 17 - 20 or more.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering
15 years practical experience
4 years supervisory experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) are differentiators

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.
Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
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.