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HNTB

Highway Transportation Group Director

HNTB, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Overview

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Highway Transportation Group Director to lead a dynamic team of over 60 professionals specializing in highway and toll design services across our Central States Office, comprised of locations in Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS, Des Moines, IA, St. Louis, MO and Oklahoma City, OK. Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget. Responsible for the oversight of the group activities, establishing priorities and assigning staff to projects. Collaborates with other groups, 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 and office, including development of strategic planning strategies. 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 and to the client's satisfaction. Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities. Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth. Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate in the Office Leadership Team (OLT). 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. 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. Leads a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35-40 or more employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience. Preferred

Master’s degree 15 years practical experience 6 years supervisory experience Professional Engineer (PE) certification Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations: Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS; St. Louis, MO.

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