HNTB · 4 months ago
Section Manager, Urban Mobility
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expHNTB is seeking an experienced team leader to expand their urban mobility practice in Chicago and nationwide. The role involves leading a professional section in the design and delivery of urban planning services while managing project scope, budget, and quality control.
ConsultingLegalReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of 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 planning 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 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
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession
Project Delivery - Actively 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
8 years relevant experience including 2 years of project leadership experience
Preferred
Master's Degree in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture, or related field
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP)
Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
Registered Architect (RA)
Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
10 years of relevant experience
2 years supervisory experience
Company
HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an architecture, civil engineering consulting and construction management firm.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Rob Slimp
Chairman and CEO
Gary Bua
Northeast Division President, Senior Vice President
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