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.
Primary Focus Will Include:
• Providing technical advice, mentoring, and support for HNTB management and staff.
• Interacting with clients regarding projects, technical matters and industry trends.
• Problem solving on complex transportation assignments.
• Managing multiple projects and/or serve as engineering lead on projects
• 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
The right candidate:
• Has significant breadth and depth of technical experience in stormwater design.
• Has sound experience with utility relocation design standards and practices.
• Develops concept-level design solutions for corridors, intersections, and interchanges
• Has experience coordinating with other disciplines such as Environmental and Structural
• Has proficiency delivering projects for MassDOT, the MBTA, Massport, and/or RIDOT.
• Enjoys opportunities to advise and guide staff throughout the design stages, including time devoted to mentoring and growing skills of less experienced staff.
• Provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Evaluates designs and analyses for completeness and fit.

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 of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in MA or RI
• Experience with Civil 3D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, or PondPack
• 2D open channel hydraulic modeling

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Locations:

Boston, MA

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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $148,625.38 - $232,465.35. 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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