Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Highway Section Head

Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 15+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Thorough understanding of TXDOT design standards and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in the area through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget for the 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 resource staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment upon supervisor approval
  • Working within a general office environment with adequate lighting and temperature
  • Exposure to a collaborative and dynamic team-oriented setting
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design of transportation highways including the pavement section, sidewalks, trails, drainage, culverts, nonstructural retaining walls, and signing/marking, using knowledge of roadway engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

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
  • Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Microsoft Projects for Project Schedule development
  • Proficient in OpenRoads and/or MicroStation


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 15+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Successfully work and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Ability to manage, mentor, and provide guidance and direction to staff
  • Thorough understanding of the TXDOT design standards, policies, specifications, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)process and plan preparation

Qualifications Preferred
  • Experience collaborating with local clients at the county and state level
  • TXDOT and municipal experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience and leading a multidiscipline team preferred

Working Conditions

JMT offers a flexible work environment when approved by your supervisor. Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is 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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