Section Manager - Stormwater & Utilities

What We're Looking For

The timing couldn’t be better! Join HNTB as Stormwater & Utilities Section Manager in our Massachusetts office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a group of 4 to 7 drainage/stormwater and utility design engineers, providing technical expertise and managing and delivering transportation projects. We are looking for an engineer that is experienced and knowledgeable in drainage/stormwater/utility design throughout the design process. HNTB is delivering the largest and most complex transportation projects in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will be a technical expert and leader that can help win and deliver transportation projects for our public transportation agency clients. Candidates should be able to share their experience with others in a way that promotes the development of less experienced staff and improves the performance of the whole team.

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.
• Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.
• 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 You'll Bring:

• Experience providing technical advice, mentoring, and support for management and staff.
• Interacting with clients regarding projects, technical matters and industry trends.
• Hiring & developing staff in the group, with an emphasis on mid and entry level engineers
• Providing quality control for stormwater design and calculations for completeness and accuracy of engineering review for deliverables.
• Selecting software programs for project work and training staff on their use
• Ability to develop concept-level design solutions for corridors, intersections, and interchanges
• Problem solving and technical guidance on complex or unusual engineering projects. 

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years practical experience
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Significant breadth and depth of technical experience in stormwater design.
• Experience with utility relocation design standards and practices.
• Proficiency delivering projects for MassDOT, the MBTA, Massport, and/or RIDOT.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Boston, MA

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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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