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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering departments, including budget oversight, staff development, and project delivery processes. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate activities, and drive strategic initiatives for department growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Engineering DegreeProject ManagementStaff DevelopmentSupervisory ExperienceProfessional Engineer Certification
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Budget ManagementQuality ControlProject DeliveryTechnical Discipline TasksProposal GenerationResearchDesignSpecificationsPlan PreparationPerformance Methods
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationClient Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer Certification
Industry Keywords
EngineeringProject ScopeStaff AssignmentsSales ApproachContracting Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a professional or technical discipline department in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks
- Manage department scope, budget, quality control, project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
- Develop, monitor, and manage the department’s operating budget and forecast updates
- Manage the growth and professional development of the engineering department
- Coordinate department activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects
- Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met
- Collaborate with other departments on work-sharing needs and opportunities
- Support the firm’s strategic plan and Sophisticated Sales Approach process on project pursuits
- Support contracting processes through project delivery and contracting activities
- Support project delivery processes, work planning, monthly project reviews, and performance methods
- Assist with client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
- Maintain client contacts and lead sales and marketing efforts for department growth
- 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, typically 17–20 or more employees
- 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
- Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)
- 12 years practical experience (preferred)
- 4 years supervisory experience (preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- HNTB Total Rewards benefits information is provided
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position