Transportation Technology Section Manager

What We're Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB! We are seeking a Transportation Technology Section Manager in our Michigan office to lead a wide range of emerging mobility, ITS, connected and automated vehicles, software/application deployments, and alternative fuel projects.

At HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding to you while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has delivered solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects across the state and country. It is an exciting time to join our team of passionate professionals and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow.

Join our Michigan office and be an integral part of growing our Transportation Design and Technology practice. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, proactive, demonstrates sound technical excellence, and has a focus on delivering high quality work. This opportunity entails practice building and being responsible for leading a group to plan, pursue, develop, and deliver transportation technology projects while overseeing the budget, resources, and performance of the section. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.

What You'll Do:

• Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.

• Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.

• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.

• Supports 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 Section.

• Supports 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.

• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities

• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction

• Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

What We Prefer:

• 10 years practical experience

• 2 years supervisory experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

• Strategic thought leader with proven industry experience

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Grand Rapids, MI