Northeast Traffic & Advanced Mobility Department Manager - Mead & Hunt

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Department Manager to lead our Northeast Traffic and Advanced Mobility group at our Columbia, Maryland office. The Northeast department market territory includes Maryland and West Virginia. The territory may change at the direction of the Business Unit Leader.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and Manage Department Staff
  • Assign work to staff and monitor workload
  • Plan and effectively utilize general time to advance the quality and efficiency of the department
  • Review and approve the department’s employee timesheets and expenses
  • Coordinate, evaluate, and recommend department staff training
  • Review and approve/deny overtime, vacation, community service requests
  • With direction and assistance from human resources, participate in interviews with candidates and selection of staff
  • Evaluate department staff; conduct employee performance appraisals and assist with creation and execution of employees’ professional development plans

• Oversee Department Workload
  • Manage projects and/or provide technical oversight
  • Market and obtain projects, including proposal writing, handling "cold calls" on existing and potential clients, presentations, and interviews
  • Negotiate and administer contracts
  • Review and approve budgets for projects and monitor project performance and profitability
  • Review and approve billing each month; prepare reports for billing
  • Recommend purchases necessary for the department’s operation

• Company Management Functions
  • Coordinate department operations with the business unit leader
  • Visualize growth areas related to the department
  • Work with business unit leader regarding strategic planning for the department
  • Work with other departments within Mead & Hunt to coordinate work and staff assignments
  • Coordinate with the business unit leader or group leader to develop and monitor annual business plan for the department
  • Maintain personal licenses, memberships, registrations, and review/seal documents as required/requested
  • Keep up to date on relevant technical and management issues related to the technical discipline as well as management of a department
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of relevant experience in the consulting industry.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:  

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the Maryland and/or West Virginia traffic engineering markets
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Goal-oriented, collaborative, team-player
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proven technical excellence in the field of Traffic & ITS engineering
• Successful track record of client and task management including client feedback, financial performance, and business development

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals. The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. 

Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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