Project Controls Department Manager

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Project Controls Department Manager Milwaukee , Wisconsin **What We're Looking For**

The time is right to join HNTB Corporation! We are seeking candidates for a Project Controls Department Manager position in our Milwaukee or Madison offices. The successful candidate will help win, deliver, and manage projects and help grow and manage a team of project controls professionals focused on the transportation market. This role is to develop a team to deliver for Clients on tasks such as: risk monitoring, schedule development, cost estimating/modeling, document controls, project change management, etc. The position will report to the Transportation Department Manager and/or Transportation Group Director.

HNTB is a privately held, employee-owned firm, with more than 4,600 employees in 77 locations nationwide. We have a 100-year history designing some of the largest and most complex projects in the U.S. HNTB ranked No. 3 in Transportation and No. 14 overall in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms for 2020.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. HNTB offers competitive salaries, a learning environment, and the chance to work on major projects around the country.

Primary Focus Will Include:

* Responsible for the development, monitoring and management of the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.

* Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of department staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.

* Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of the project controls department. Coordinates department activities, establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities in Wisconsin and throughout the U.S.

* Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the department and office, including development of department-level strategic planning strategies.

* Supports 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 department.

* Supports 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.

* Project Delivery - Actively 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.

* Typically, responsible for up to 20 direct and indirect reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in related field

10 years practical experience including

2 years supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Master's degree

12 years of practical experience

4 years supervisory experience

Certifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) or

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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**What You'll Need**

Essential Responsibilities:

* Develops, monitors and manages the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.

* Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.

* Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the department and office, including development of department-level strategic planning strategies.

* Supports 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 department.

* Supports 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.

* Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.

**Additional Information**

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**At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You dont have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTBs spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.**

**When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.**

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