Group Director - Structures

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

• Direct and supervise the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordinate with the office's budget.
• Oversee the group’s activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work‑sharing needs and opportunities.
• Drive the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
• Drive 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 group.
• Drive 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.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win‑to‑work activities.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Lead and assist in sales and marketing efforts for departmental growth.
• Assist in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate in the Office Leadership Team (OLT).
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• Manage assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and perform technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.
• Lead a group, including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35–40 or more employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 17 years practical experience.
• 4 years supervisory experience leading more than 25 people.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Master of Business Administration or Business Management.
• Strong client relationships (preferably with Class I railroads and state DOTs).
• Strong technical skills in bridge design with experience in all types of bridge structures.

for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:
Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway).

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-28355