Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Office Leader - Transportation

Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Master's degree in engineering (Preferred)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in VA
  • 20+ years of industry experience
  • Experience in supervisory roles, project management, and business development

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and development for the Roanoke office
  • Cultivate existing client relationships and attract new clients, focusing on government and public agencies
  • Oversee proposal development and business activities with marketing teams
  • Manage contracts and supervise Project Managers
  • Budget oversight and financial monitoring of projects
  • Ensure high professional standards in staff work and compliance with company policies
  • Facilitate the hiring, training, and performance management of office staff

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a regional and corporate leadership team
  • Opportunity to lead and inspire teams
  • Engagement with diverse and governmental clients in a growing region
  • Strong emphasis on community and client satisfaction
  • Professional growth through continuous feedback and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT is seeking an energetic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as Office Leader for our Roanoke, VA office. The Office Leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the office, including staffing, business operations, marketing, and strategic planning. We are seeking an individual that can foster the development of our transportation; buildings and facilities; and water, environment and energy business in the Roanoke and surrounding areas.

Compensation for this position is $210k - $260k, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

General
  • Serve as JMT's executive leader in the Roanoke area and surrounding markets, leading the collaboration, development and implementation of our strategic plan, and building, inspiring and supporting outstanding teams.

Marketing & Business Development
  • Maintain existing client relationships and develop new clients. Special interests include, but are not limited to, VDOT, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and public works departments and Government agencies within the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.
  • Maintain relationship with clients to ensure satisfaction with JMT services.
  • Oversight and development of proposals, procurement schedules and business development activities in collaboration with marketing staff.

Project Oversight
  • Manage contracts and provide oversight of Project Managers.
  • Monitor and manage project financials, including project performance and invoicing.
  • 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, including ISO:[redacted].
  • Maintain professional licensure in Virginia and be responsible for supervising production of construction documents, studies, and reports.
  • Seal/sign construction documents as appropriate.

Financial Performance
  • Responsible for the overall profitability and financial performance of the office.
  • Collaborate with JMT Regional and Corporate Managers to support work-share and business development efforts.
  • Ensure the assignment of staff resources is coordinated with regional offices.

People Management
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm's policies and applicable laws.
  • Interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
  • 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 engineering
  • Master's degree in engineering (Preferred)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in VA
  • 20+ years of industry experience including supervisory, project management, and business development.

Working Conditions

Successful candidate is expected to work primarily in-person. 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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