Group Director - Structures

Description

• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.
• 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.
• 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 strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
• Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT)
• Leads a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35 - 40 or more employees.
• Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• 17 years practical experience
• Strong technical skills in bridge design with experience in all types of bridge structures
• Master of Business Administration or Business Management
• Strong client relationships (preferably with Class I railroads and state DOTs)
• 4 years supervisory experience leading more than 25 people
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance