Drainage Department Manager

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.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical discipline department in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. 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.

• Develop, monitor and manage the department’s operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
• Manage the growth and professional development of the discipline‑specific engineering department. Coordinate department activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensure staff development, mentoring and training needs are met. Collaborate with other departments or groups within the office on work‑sharing needs and opportunities.
• Support 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.
• Support 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.
• Support 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 department growth.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain department staff, including development of a plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• 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 multiple teams, including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17–20 or more employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 12 years practical experience.
• 4 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Locations:
Tampa, FL

Equal Opportunity Employer, Inclusive of Disability and Veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.