Job DescriptionJMT is seeking a highly motivated individual for our Knoxville office who has the desire to lead a mature Highways section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Highways practice in the Knoxville office including supervising staff and development and execution of a strategic plan. Also responsible for project management including delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget. They will have experience with the technical side of the practice and the desire to fully understand and execute the business side of the practice including maintaining client relationships, workload management and financial performance, and staff development and growth to continue our tradition of providing high quality products and services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Coordinate strategic growth plan with office leader, regional manager and practice leaders
- Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development activities
- 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
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
- 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
- Project management and business development experience
- Proven TDOT PM experience and the ability to win work with a variety of clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Qualifications Preferred- Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
- Project management and business development experience
- Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
- Supervisory experience
BenefitsJMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- Paid Travel Expenses
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
- And more...
Working Conditions At JMT we value a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule.
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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