Roadway Department Manager

Roadway Department Manager at HNTB

Located in Boston, Massachusetts. Responsible for managing a department of 15+ roadway design engineers and project managers, providing technical expertise and delivering transportation and roadway engineering projects.

• Providing technical advice, mentoring, and support for HNTB management and staff
• Hiring & developing staff in the department
• Managing the overall operations of the department including the workload and utilization of staff
• Interacting with clients regarding projects, technical matters and industry trends
• Problem solving on complex transportation and roadway assignments
• Managing multiple multi‑disciplinary projects and/or serving as engineering lead on projects
• Providing quality control, completeness, and accuracy of engineering review for deliverables
• Coordinating with HNTB Roadway Group Leaders and Managers throughout the Northeast
• Working with leadership on the vision and strategy for the department to identify new work, provide enhanced services, and continue growth

• Develops, monitors and manages the department'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 department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups 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 department and office, including development of department‑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 department.
• 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. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department 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 multiple teams including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Has a significant breadth and depth of technical experience in transportation engineering.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enjoys opportunities to advise and guide staff throughout the design stages, including time devoted to mentoring and growing skills of less experienced staff
• Is collaborative and will work with leadership to create a vision for the department

• Registered PE in Massachusetts or Rhode Island (or ability to obtain in 6…