Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Highway Section Head

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years of experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management experience
  • Business development experience with a proven track record in TDOT PM

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office leadership
  • Establish and grow market presence through business development
  • Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources
  • Lead production of technical proposals
  • Serve as technical resource for project managers
  • Establish staffing needs for the section
  • Conduct performance reviews based on project manager input

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • Paid Travel Expenses
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Traditional and Roth options
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Career Development support including Educational Reimbursement
  • And more...
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT 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

Benefits

JMT 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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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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