Director

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way.

About This Role

At HBK Engineering a Director of design leads and manages a large team, often overseeing projects from concept to completion. Responsible for scope, schedule and budget, ensuring projects align with business goals and client needs. In this role the incumbent will collaborate with organization leadership to execute against the company’s goals and overall strategy. This role would be accountable for teams working on programs across all regions. The Director ensures quality of deliverables, execution of projects in accordance with client requirements, the career development of team members, developing, maintaining and advancing internal and external relationships, and profitability of the Division’s revenue. This role is responsible for overall management and performance of a division to include project set-up, estimating, project execution, financial management, people development and relationship management. This individual shall be an inspirational leader with an ability to develop and lead talent to meet and exceed established goals that drive business performance in an area of responsibility. A key focus will be fostering an environment of continuous talent development, cultivating strong internal and external relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions.

What You'll Do

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance of Design work on operations projects and systems to team.
• Pairs with other divisions and departments to successfully execute the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Works with other team members to alignment with organization, share resources and support the development of ongoing & new opportunities.
• Presents regular performance reports and metrics to senior leadership on overall Division operations.
• Set design strategy by developing and managing design processes & procedures for given scope types.
• Communicates project updates, schedules, priorities, and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Establishes and tracks all project budgets for Division ensuring leadership over design projects from start to finish, ensuring high quality outcomes.
• Clearly identifies areas of risk and profitability to focus project team decision making.
• Conducts design review and provides constructive feedback to improve designs and confirm alignment with client requirements.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Directs, assigns, reviews, and approves design projects and changes.
• Drives the growth and development of staff with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training to ensure that all employees receive adequate direction.
• Engages in regular involvement with employee selection, professional development, and training.
• Assists employees with resolution of internal or external challenges to target the successful execution of projects.
• Determines performance measurements and indicators with regard to employee input.
• Conducts annual reviews of each employee and works within budget for merit allotment.
• Listens to issues, identifies problems, and provides alternative courses of action for project teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years plus of industry experience.
• Demonstrated project management and technical expertise.
• Experience managing underground and overhead design.
• Proven track record of developing new businesses and successfully gaining MSA and expansion of work.
• Training experience in development of curriculum to support employee growth.
• 5+ years of management level experience in utilities and/or project management.

What You'll Get

• Executive-level impact on HBK's largest utility-infrastructure initiatives.
• A platform to shape organizational strategy, innovation, and diversity goals.
• Comprehensive professional-development support (leadership training, conferences, licensure maintenance).
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and company-sponsored events.
• A people-centric, inclusive culture committed to your long-term career growth and community impact.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. - depending on experience and qualifications.