Civil Works Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

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 a professional Civil Works department 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. Ensure quality control and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering water resources, flood control, site development, and municipal infrastructure projects. The position isresponsible for client and project pursuits with clients like United State Army Corps of Engineers, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, levee boards, municipalities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

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
12 years practical experience
4 years supervisory experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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.