Highway Department Manager

HNTB Corporation•Norristown, PA

About The Position

The Highway Department Manager leads a professional or technical discipline department in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks, managing scope, budget, and quality control. The role coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients have appropriate resources at the right time. It provides technical coaching and mentoring and promotes efficient, productive use of staff to deliver high-quality service. The manager oversees the discipline-specific engineering department’s operations, growth, and professional development; supports the office’s strategic, sales, contracting, and project-delivery processes; and contributes to marketing, client relationships, and department growth. The role also manages assigned project-management activities and performs technical engineering work. It leads multiple teams through direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 employees, typically 17–20 or more.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
12 years of practical experience.
4 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and manage the department’s operating budget in support of the group or office budget and forecast updates.
Manage the growth and professional development of the discipline-specific engineering department.
Coordinate department activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects.
Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met.
Collaborate with other departments or groups in the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
Support implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA), including department-level strategic planning and project pursuits.
Support the firm’s contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities, including scope, work plan, and fee reviews.
Support the firm’s project delivery (SDA) process, including work planning and monthly project reviews, to help ensure quality work is delivered on time, on schedule, and to client satisfaction.
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
Maintain client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
Lead and assist with sales and marketing efforts to grow the department.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain department staff, including planning for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Manage assigned project-management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management.
Perform technical discipline tasks, including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation.
Lead multiple teams, directly and indirectly supervising at least 15 employees, typically 17–20 or more.
Perform other duties as assigned.