Electrical Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Parsippany, NJ

56d•$161,512 - $281,455

About The Position

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading the Electrical Engineering 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 leading technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. This department includes a wide range of specialty work associated with electrical technologies for power and communications infrastructure design serving a wide range of clients and market sectors, often through close collaboration with other offices throughout HNTB. Significant growth opportunities exist and leadership roles in and around this Department including this position will be key to success. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
Oversees various power and communications infrastructure design including street lighting, traffic signals, area lighting, pedestrian lighting, aesthetic lighting and other electrical systems.
Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects including other HNTB offices.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
4+ years of supervisory experience.

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.