Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Engineering Office Leader/Project Manager

Sylva, NC 28779In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years' experience in a specialized discipline
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • CAPM or PMP certification preferred
  • Experience with local clients at the county and state level
  • Project management and business development experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain existing and develop new clients.
  • Coordinate with the main office on manpower needs and project forecasting.
  • Monitor and manage project budget, schedule, and billing processes.
  • Supervise office staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Review staff design and production work for quality and compliance.
  • Oversee the delivery of multiple project objectives including scope and timelines.
  • Develop and coordinate project management plans and schedules.

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities with continued licensing support.
  • Potential for involvement in diverse project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
  • Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams across projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Responsible for running the operations of the office including the formulation of business, marketing and strategic planning. Supervises office staff and coordinates with the main office. Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Maintain existing and develop new clients.
  • Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve project questions.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, monitoring of outstanding accounts receivable and initial collection efforts for projects.
  • Forecast administrative, staffing, and facility needs for office.
  • Review the design and production work of the staff to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards and is in conformance with company standards.
  • Strive continually to see that work is completed on time and within allocated budget.
  • Coordinate with JMT Senior Management the performance of the branch office.
  • Coordinate and carry out the marketing and financial objectives and policies established by the Board of Directors.
  • Coordinate assignment of manpower with main office in timely forecast of project needs.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm's policies and applicable laws.
  • Interview, hire, train, assign and directing work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Maintain professional licensure in the state of residence and the District of Columbia and be responsible for supervising production of construction documents, facility studies, and architectural/engineering reports.
  • Seal/sign construction documents.
  • Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices.
  • Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
  • Create and maintain project schedules
  • Develop and coordinate project scope
  • Manage subconsultants
  • Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
  • Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications Preferred
  • CAPM or PMP
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams


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.

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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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