Section Manager - Traffic and Safety Engineering

What We're Looking ForThis 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.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 activitiesMaintains client contacts to ensure client satisfactionRecruits, 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 We Prefer:Master’s degree in Engineering10 years practical experience2 years supervisory experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) certificationAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Additional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#EL #Traffic #LI-EL1.Locations:Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO.....................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.SummaryLocation: Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway); Des Moines, IA; St. Louis, MOType: Full time