Design Group Director

HNTB; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 185,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Design Group Director to lead their structures, roadway, and transit teams. This role involves overseeing project tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction, with a focus on mentoring staff and driving the strategic direction of the firm. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in supervisory roles, making it a prime opportunity for growth within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline group in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks.
• Direct and supervise the development and management of operating budgets.
• Responsible for oversight of group activities and project assignments.
• Drive implementation of firm's strategic plan and sales approaches.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure satisfaction and lead sales efforts.
• Recruit, hire, and develop department staff.
• Manage project management activities including scope and budget.

Job description

What We're Looking For

Our HNTB Minnesota team is growing! We are seeking a dynamic, engaging leader to join our team as a Design Group Director over our structures, roadway, and transit teams. This role will report directly to the Office Leader and is an amazing opportunity to push your career to the next level by joining the management team of one of HNTB's most dynamic and promising offices.

You’ll have opportunities that stretch beyond Minnesota, including the chance to grow with our employee‑owned company into greater leadership responsibilities. 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.

The details: This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a 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 the office and division leadership 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.
• Leads a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35 – 40 or more employees.
• 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:

• Master’s degree
• 20 years practical experience
• 6 years supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Other professional certifications such as American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or SAVE International Certified Value Specialist (CVS)

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Minneapolis, MN

The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $185,001.66 - $295,522.14. 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-28146