Sr. Group Director

HNTB Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a key member of our growing Indianapolis team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Indiana and a reputation as a top design partner with INDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities. This opportunity entails overseeing multiple Group Directors to ensure overall coordination and performance of the delivery of our projects and programs for our clients under the guidance of the Office Leader. This includes the adherence to financial metrics, group goals and office expectations, staffing and hiring, work-sharing, and other group director and department manager responsibilities. The Sr Group Director collaborates with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm’s strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals. Responsible for coaching and mentoring Group Directors as well as assisting the office leader with leadership and career development of key staff as identified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of practical experience including 5 years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
20 years practical experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Oversees multiples group’s operating budgets and ensures coordination with the office's budget.
Help identify opportunities for enhancing profitable growth through engagement and coaching of group directors.
Responsible for the oversight of multiple groups and leads Group Directors to establish priorities and assign staff to projects.
Collaborate and lead efforts with other offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
Drives the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group Directors and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
Where a Business Development Director is in place, collaborates with that leader to drive profitable growth in our strategic plan and helps determine where the right growth and staffing enhancements are needed to meet those goals.
Ensures teams assist in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
Drives 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 group.
Drives 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.
Where an Office Director of Operations is in place, collaborates with that leader to drive profitable growth in our strategic plan and helps determine where the right growth and staffing enhancements are needed to meet those goals.
Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for growth.
Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan with the Office Leader.
May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT).
Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including supporting Group Directors with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession development.
Leads multiple teams and groups including the direct management of at least two Group Directors.
Performs other duties as assigned.