Bridge Department Manager

HNTB

. Lead a professional or technical discipline department in design, development and delivery of project tasks .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, technical discipline leadership, and client engagement, with a strong focus on budget management, quality control, and staff development. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate project priorities, and support strategic initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationBachelor’s Degree in Engineering10 Years of Practical ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceClient Engagement and Sales Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementQuality ControlTechnical Discipline TasksProposal GenerationResearch and Report PreparationDesign and SpecificationsWork PlanningMonthly Project ReviewsPerformance Activities

Soft Skills

Technical CoachingMentoringCollaborationStaff DevelopmentLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) CertificationAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Strategic PlanSophisticated Sales Approach (SSA)Contracting (SCA)Project Delivery (SDA)Client DiscoverySales and Marketing Efforts

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a professional or technical discipline department in design, development and delivery of project tasks
Manage department scope, budget, quality control, operating budget and forecasts
Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules and staff assignments
Provide technical coaching, mentoring and staff development
Collaborate with departments and groups on work-sharing needs and opportunities
Support the firm's strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process
Support contracting (SCA) and project delivery (SDA) processes
Conduct work planning, monthly project reviews and project performance activities
Assist with client discovery, proposal generation, interviews and win-to-work activities
Maintain client contacts and lead sales and marketing efforts
Recruit, hire, develop and retain department staff
Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality
Perform technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation
Lead multiple teams with direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 employees, typically 17–20 or more
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
10 years of practical experience
2 years of supervisory experience
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering
Preferred: 12 years of practical experience
Preferred: 4 years of supervisory experience
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Preferred: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

HNTB Total Rewards benefits information is provided
Employee-owner career environment
Professional development, mentoring and training opportunities