Dallas Location Leader

HNTB Corporation•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dallas Location Leader oversees HNTB’s Dallas, Texas geographic location and operations in Dallas County and the eastern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The role focuses on market and business development; quality and technical delivery; client, civic, community, and government relationships; and leadership and staff coordination, while operating within the North Texas–Arkansas Office’s established goals and budgets. The position reports to the North Texas–Arkansas Office Leader and serves on the Office Management Team. The Location Leader drives the development and execution of eastern DFW-focused client programs, pursuits, and projects and builds effective client relationships. The role provides guidance, collaboration, and oversight for the strategic direction, priorities, and effectiveness of client service teams serving clients such as the Texas Department of Transportation, DART, Love Field, the City of Dallas, and other municipal clients. The leader is responsible for the location’s growth and vision, including its brand, sales, revenue, staffing, engagement, government relations, strategic planning, and implementation. The role is not tied to a particular technical discipline and focuses on growth opportunities across disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a related field.
12 years of practical experience.
4 years of project and/or people management experience in a client-facing role.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience as an HNTB Client Service Leader or Project Manager on Mega or Super Mega projects in the applicable geographic market.
Master’s degree.
15 years of practical experience.
6 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee market and business development, client and government relations, brand building, industry, civic, university and community engagement, staff sourcing and retention, and staff and culture development.
Serve as the local face of HNTB and the key point of contact for HNTB leadership in the geographic location.
Drive growth and vision for the location, with ownership of its brand, sales, revenue, staffing, engagement, government relations, and strategic planning and implementation.
Oversee or manage client programs, pursuits, and project management activities for HNTB Mega and Super Mega pursuits and projects, including client audits and debriefs, scope, schedule, budget and quality management and delivery, and client program and pursuit discovery and strategy.
Serve as a project manager or pursuit champion when appropriate.
Coordinate market strategy and initiatives, including coordinating best practices and leading relevant Client Service Teams.
Source, recruit, and retain talent in coordination with office discipline leaders.
Coach, mentor, and advocate for location staff.
Facilitate location workshare needs in coordination with Group Directors, Department Managers, and Section Managers.
Assure 4for4 delivery and budget performance for the location in coordination with discipline leaders.
Assist with development and implementation of the office group’s strategic plan and operating budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.