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Senior Drainage Design Manager
Hntb
Lead drainage design and manage teams on large transportation infrastructure projects.
10d ago
$193,811 - $337,739
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Design
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Bridges
Highways
Digital Infrastructure
Transportation
Aviation
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Tolls
Role
What you would be doing
design modeling
hydrology design
cost estimation
project management
client liaison
proposal development
- Develops scopes, fees, and work plans to execute projects on aggressive schedules.
- Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega or mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
- Works with the project management team and contracting partners to ensure an efficient, constructable design.
- Leading a drainage team for the delivery of design plans on complex transportation infrastructure projects
- Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads client contract scoping and negotiations.
- Works with other disciplines to assure a fully integrated design.
- Assigns tasks and directs the design to provide quality deliverables and meet project schedules.
- Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
- Leads project teams in the development of design modeling, calculations, plans, specs, and quality control.
- Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
- Hydrology and hydraulics design of surface water runoff collection and conveyance systems, stormwater management design, open channel modeling, scour analysis, and mitigation measures.
- Acts as a subject matter expert and provides senior review of designs, proposals, fee estimates, and scopes of work for projects nationwide.
- Works with project managers, other discipline leads, and contracting partners to provide engineering to develop cost estimates and identify risks for job pursuits.
- Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
- May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
- Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
What you bring
pe
microstation
autocad
civil 3d
hec‑ras
master’s
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification, and the ability to obtain PE in multiple states
- Proficient with standard industry software (Microstation, InRoads Drainage, GEOPAK Drainage, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Storm CAD, HEC-RAS 1D & 2D, SWMM, PondPack, Culvert Master, Flow Master, etc.)
- 4 years of successful management of engineering projects
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- CA PE preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience
- 15+ years of relevant experience in the design of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management on fast-paced transportation infrastructure projects, including progression to task and project management.
- Familiarity with construction methods and the ability to optimize designs accordingly.
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with permitting on the federal, state, and local levels.
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Visa Sponsorship- visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Company
Overview
1914
Year Founded
The company's long legacy in infrastructure planning and design began with its founding in this year.
- The company has a long legacy in infrastructure planning and design.
- The company has over a century of experience, working on iconic transportation projects.
- They offer services in sectors such as transportation, government, and utilities, providing integrated solutions.
- The company has a strong presence in both public and private sectors, tackling complex infrastructure challenges.
- Notable projects include designing major bridges, highways, transit systems, and airport expansions across the U.S.
- Their work spans various areas, including heavy civil construction, transportation, and urban development.
- The company is known for delivering innovative solutions that help shape the future of infrastructure, driving efficiency and sustainability.
- Integrity
- Technical excellence
- Respect for others
- Continual development of all employees
- Commitment to our profession
- Take personal responsibility for making success happen
- Expect more of yourself in everything you do
- Discover what is really important in any situation
- Collaborate for the benefit of everyone
- Build relationships
- Technical Excellence (as defined for leaders)
- Success Oriented
- Personal Accountability
- Positive
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Persuasive
- Open
- Empathy
- Listens Well
- Develops Others
- Trusted
- Self‑Awareness
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Judgment
- Vision
- No explicit net-zero target or strategy detailed on public site
12-month curriculum
Program Duration
Coaches small and under-utilized businesses in essential business skills such as planning, project management, sales, marketing, operations, and financial management.
- Respect for others is at the core of our culture and vision.
- Values diversity of age, culture, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, experience, thought, unique perspectives, and other factors.
- Creates an inclusive environment where all perspectives are intentionally considered, delivering value to the firm, clients, and communities.
- Invests in K-12 STEM outreach through site visits, job shadowing, mentoring, sponsorships, competitions, college preparation, and curriculum development.
- Actively recruits and partners with student groups at universities.
- Leadership characteristics include empathy, courage (keeping words and actions free from bias, prejudice, or malice), trust, and personal accountability.
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