Transportation Director jobs in Oakland, CA

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. In the Bay Area we work on the most complex and forward-thinking projects, helping our clients deliver major infrastructure improvements. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

With this opportunity you will lead a multi-discipline group in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. You will oversee recruitment and hiring of staff and will be actively engaged in identifying and supporting potential sales opportunities.

The Transportation Sector Engineering 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 Director 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:

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

What We Prefer:

This is a leadership position that requires excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of increasing levels of seniority and of driving successful project outcomes and possess the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

• Master’s degree

• 15 years practical experience

• 6 years supervisory experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA

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The approximate pay range for California is $189,084.16 - $343,231.29. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-19007