Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Bridge Section Head

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget and allocate resources accordingly
  • Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and staff
  • Establish staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform performance reviews based on project manager input
  • Provide leadership and continuous performance management for team members

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary: Lead and manage a team of structural bridge engineers responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects. This role provides technical leadership, oversees project execution, and ensures that work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Responsible for staff development, resource planning, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. In addition to managing the section's workload and performance, the position plays a key role in business development, client relationships, and maintaining technical excellence across all structural bridge engineering.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  • Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
  • Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.


Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office


Preferred Experience
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Supervisory experience


Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT


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About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is an engineering and architecture firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental engineering, construction management, and surveying. The company serves clients in the transportation, environmental, and construction industries, as well as government agencies and municipalities. JMT is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, and has offices throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the country. JMT is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of green building practices.
Learn more about Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1971

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