Transit & Rail Group Director

HNTB Corporation•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Transit & Rail Group Director leads the Capital Region Transit & Rail group in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks, managing scope, budget, and quality control. The role oversees the financial metrics of departments and sections to support group goals and office expectations. It collaborates with office and division leadership on strategic sales and planning, project pursuits, and proposals, and coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and assignments to ensure clients receive appropriate resources. The Director also provides technical coaching and mentoring and supports productive staff utilization and high-quality service. The Director supervises multiple departments, establishes priorities, assigns staff, and coordinates work-sharing with other groups, offices, and divisions. The position leads implementation of the firm's strategic, contracting, and project delivery processes, including strategic planning, scope and fee reviews, work planning, project reviews, and performance methods. It contributes to client development, sales and marketing, proposal and interview activities, and client satisfaction. The Director recruits, hires, develops, and retains staff; supports performance, compensation, and succession planning; and manages assigned project management and technical discipline work. The position leads a group with at least 25 employees, typically 35–40 or more. Locations listed are Arlington, VA (Alexandria); Baltimore, MD; and Washington, DC. Visa sponsorship is not available. Approximate pay ranges are $189,626.70–$302,910.19 for Maryland, $207,686.38–$331,758.78 for Washington, DC, and $180,596.86–$360,607.36 nationwide. Actual compensation depends on qualifications and other factors, including work location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
12 years of practical experience.
4 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
15 years of practical experience.
6 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the development and management of department operating budgets and coordinate with the office budget.
Oversee activities across multiple departments, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects.
Collaborate with other groups, offices, and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
Implement the firm's strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) for project pursuits and markets, including strategic planning strategies.
Implement the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities, including scope, work plan, and fee reviews.
Implement the firm's project delivery (SDA) process, including work planning, monthly project reviews, and other project performance methods to ensure quality, timely delivery, and client satisfaction.
Assist with marketing, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
Maintain client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
Lead and assist in sales and marketing efforts to grow the department.
Assist in developing and executing the office strategic plan; may participate on the Office Leadership Team (OLT).
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain department staff, and support Department Managers with staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
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 a group through direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 employees, typically 35–40 or more.
Perform other duties as assigned.