Design Manager

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states.

With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way.

In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

A Design Manager at HBK Engineering is a position responsible for the day-to-day management and development of direct report team members while ensuring delivery and execution of project work. This senior management role requires directing and coordinating technical activities related to project execution and delivery, with a thorough understanding of both technical and financial aspects of HBK's work. The position involves working on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features while independently applying extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.

• Manage and develop direct report team members through day-to-day oversight and professional development
• Direct and coordinate technical activities related to project execution and delivery
• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments
• Use advanced techniques in modification or extension of theories and practices to complete assignments
• Work on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features
• Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products
• Train and mentor team members within their teams
• Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Supervise all staff necessary to complete assignments
• Facilitate formation of project teams and mediate conflict between team members
• Oversee, evaluate, and mentor direct reports in day-to-day execution of assigned projects and organizational responsibilities
• Maintain regular one-on-one meetings with all direct reports on weekly or bi-weekly basis
• Advise in development of Project Proposals and RFP responses
• Anticipate technical and constructability project challenges and work to minimize downstream project risk
• Monitor that all work is performed under contract or gain approval for work outside standard contract sequence
• Complete timesheets in a timely and accurate manner
• Address concerns that may affect safety, budget, deadlines, or clients adversely
• Establish positive relations within project teams and with supporting groups within the company
• Take leadership roles in company-sponsored events and HBK Impact programs
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the organization
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure typically required (may substitute with equivalent experience)
• Typically 10+ years of…