Section Manager - Structures

HNTB Corporation•Harrisburg, PA

23h

About The Position

At HNTB, this opportunity involves leading a professional or technical discipline section in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. The Section Manager coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients receive appropriate resources at the right time. The role provides technical coaching and mentoring and promotes efficient, productive staff utilization to deliver high-quality service. The position directly and indirectly supervises at least five employees, typically seven to ten or more. The manager oversees the discipline-specific engineering section’s operations, growth, and professional development; supports the firm’s strategic, sales, contracting, and project-delivery processes; and contributes to marketing and client satisfaction. The role also manages assigned project activities and performs technical discipline work. The position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 8 years of practical experience.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
10 years of practical experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Demonstrated project management and leadership experience working with Pennsylvania clients, including Amtrak, DRPA, PennDOT, PTC, and SEPTA.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and manage the section’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 section.
Coordinate section activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to jobs.
Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met.
Collaborate with other sections and departments on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
Support implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA), including section-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 affecting the section.
Support the firm’s project delivery (SDA) process, including work planning and monthly project reviews, to 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.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff; develop plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Manage assigned project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Perform technical discipline tasks, including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation.
Lead and directly and indirectly supervise at least five employees, typically seven to ten or more.
Perform other duties as assigned.