Section Manager - Traffic and Safety Engineering

What We're Looking For

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading technical discipline section in the design, development and delivery of projects. 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.

The ideal candidate will be located in one of our Central States Office (locations in Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; St Louis, MO; and Oklahoma City, OK) and will be responsible for managing and developing a group of 6-8 traffic and safety engineers, providing technical expertise and coordinating the delivery of transportation and traffic engineering projects. We are looking for an engineer that is experienced and knowledgeable in traffic and safety analysis from the feasibility/conceptual stage through design and construction.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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