Group Director, Engineering

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.

Join our rapidly growing firm in Los Angeles. HNTB has roots in Southern California dating back to 1914 with the landmark design of Pasadena’s historic Arroyo Seco Bridge.

HNTB in Los Angeles has received many honors in recent years, including Employer of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar, Firm of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies, and Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

In addition to leading the design of the Sixth Street Viaduct, the K-Line Light Rail corridor, and the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening, we are the program and construction manager for the LACMTA I-105 ExpressLanes, the SBCTA I-10 Express Lanes, the OCTA I-405 Express Lanes, and the CHSRA Construction Package 4.

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

Oversees departments and sections financial metrics to ensure adherence with the group’s goals and in align with office expectations.

The Group Director collaborates with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm’s strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals.

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.

The number of employees directly and indirectly supervised by the Group Director - Engineering is at least 25 but typically 35 - 40 or more.

What You'll Do :

Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.

Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects.

Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.

Drives 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.

Drives 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.

Drives 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.

Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT)

Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.

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 : What We Prefer :

What We Prefer : Master’s degree

Master’s degree

15 years practical experience

6 years supervisory experience

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)