Demo

Section Manager - Stormwater & Utilities

HNTB
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2027

What We're Looking For
The timing couldn’t be better! Join HNTB as Stormwater & Utilities Section Manager in our Massachusetts office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a group of 4 to 7 drainage/stormwater and utility design engineers, providing technical expertise and managing and delivering transportation projects. We are looking for an engineer that is experienced and knowledgeable in drainage/stormwater/utility design throughout the design process. HNTB is delivering the largest and most complex transportation projects in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will be a technical expert and leader that can help win and deliver transportation projects for our public transportation agency clients. Candidates should be able to share their experience with others in a way that promotes the development of less experienced staff and improves the performance of the whole team.
What You'll Do
Develops, monitors and manages the section'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 section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other Sections and Departments 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 Section and office, including development of Section-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 Section.
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
Recruits, hires, develops and retains section 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.
Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.
What You'll Bring
Experience providing technical advice, mentoring, and support for management and staff.
Interacting with clients regarding projects, technical matters and industry trends.
Hiring & developing staff in the group, with an emphasis on mid and entry level engineers
Providing quality control for stormwater design and calculations for completeness and accuracy of engineering review for deliverables.
Selecting software programs for project work and training staff on their use
Ability to develop concept-level design solutions for corridors, intersections, and interchanges
Problem solving and technical guidance on complex or unusual engineering projects.
What We Prefer
Master’s degree in Engineering
10 years practical experience
2 years supervisory experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Significant breadth and depth of technical experience in stormwater design.
Experience with utility relocation design standards and practices.
Proficiency delivering projects for MassDOT, the MBTA, Massport, and/or RIDOT.
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
\#RV #Water
Locations:
Boston, MA
The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. 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.
The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. 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.
Notice To Third-party Agencies
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Job Type:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Category:
Engineering Group
ReqID:
R-30168

Salary : $152,341

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Section Manager - Stormwater & Utilities?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Section Manager - Stormwater & Utilities career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$125,835 - $157,927
Income Estimation: 
$156,374 - $224,893
Income Estimation: 
$95,555 - $145,324
Income Estimation: 
$162,123 - $210,901
Income Estimation: 
$205,905 - $268,303
Income Estimation: 
$301,527 - $500,788
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at HNTB

  • HNTB Bedford, NH
  • **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 ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • HNTB Las Vegas, NV
  • **What We're Looking For** ***MANAGERS - PLEASE EXPAND THIS BOX TO SEE ALL VERBIAGE AND ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AS NEEDED*** (DON'T FORGET TO DELETE TH... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • HNTB Midvale, UT
  • **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 ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • HNTB Salt Lake, UT
  • What We're Looking For ***MANAGERS - PLEASE EXPAND THIS BOX TO SEE ALL VERBIAGE AND ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AS NEEDED*** (DON'T FORGET TO DELETE THESE ... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Section Manager - Stormwater & Utilities jobs in the Boston, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • HNTB Boston, MA
  • 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 cent... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • HNTB Boston, MA
  • **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 ... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!