Geotechnical Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Kansas City, MO

16d

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 a wide range of bridge projects, from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including cable-stayed, arches, trusses, and long-span plate girders. As we expand our practice in the Midwest, we’re looking for passionate leaders ready to grow with us. If you're driven to make a lasting impact and advance your career alongside industry experts, HNTB is the place for you. The Geotechnical Department Manager for the Central States will lead a group of professional engineers practicing in transportation-related geotechnical engineering. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Key responsibilities include facilitating technical coaching and mentoring, ensuring efficient, productive utilization of staff, and delivering high-quality service. In addition to internal leadership, this role carries external-facing responsibilities essential to the department’s growth. The Department Manager will contribute to client development, foster long-term client relationships, participate in strategic pursuits, and help shape the direction of our geotechnical practice in the region. This includes supporting practice-building efforts, collaborating with market leaders, and representing HNTB at industry events to strengthen our presence in the Central States. The Geotechnical Department Manager typically supervises 17–20 employees, both directly and indirectly, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

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

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.