Roadway and Civil Department Manager in New York, New York at HARDESTY & HANOVER

Position Title: Roadway and Civil Department Manager

Location: New York, New York, United States

Department: Highway/Roadway
Description: H&H is seeking an experienced leader to serve as NY Roadway & Civil Department Manager within our New York Transportation Practice. The Department Manager will lead three groups: Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination, providing direct oversight of each group's manager. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving departmental growth, strengthening relationships with major public-sector clients, securing new work, and building a high-performing technical team.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you'll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Growth

• Lead execution of the department's strategic plan and drive sustainable growth across all three groups.
• Provide direct leadership to the Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination group managers.

Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key New York clients, including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, MTA, NYCDDC, and NYSTA.
• Serve on Client Service Management teams and lead those teams as appropriate.

Business Development

• Partner with the Transportation Practice Lead and Marketing Team to identify target pursuits.
• Develop win strategies and lead proposal efforts from initial positioning through submission and interview.

Project Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Manage projects and serve as a technical resource or technical lead, as appropriate.
• Work with technical leadership to develop and define technical approaches across all disciplines.

Talent and Capacity Management

• Assess, build, and manage the department's capabilities and capacity.
• Recruit and hire staff as needed to meet workload demands and technical capability requirements.
• Mentor group managers and support the professional development of department staff.

Industry Presence

• Represent H&H in the New York market through industry events, professional societies, and industry groups.
• Build the firm's visibility and reputation among clients, partners, and industry peers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe.
• 15 or more years of experience in roadway, highway, traffic, or civil infrastructure design, including significant experience in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience working with transportation agencies in the New York area.
• Proven track record in business development, including leading successful pursuits and winning work.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and complex projects.
• Strong communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
• Established network within the New York transportation and infrastructure community.

Benefits: Salary range - $180,000-250,000 annually. Salary commensurate with level of experience.

We are offering a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k)

EOE M/F/ DISABILITY/VETS