Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater projects
  • Experience delivering projects from design to construction phase services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget
  • Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to establish project scope and fees
  • Develop and execute project-specific plans
  • Create and maintain project schedules
  • Manage and coordinate subconsultants
  • Monitor project progress to identify and mitigate risks
  • Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop and lead project presentations
  • Assist with marketing processes including proposal development
  • Guide technical teams to ensure quality outcomes
  • Coach and mentor project team members through check-ins and debriefs
  • Lead and manage team performance and growth

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) provided at no cost
  • Paid leave time
  • Paid holidays
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Excellent 401K retirement plan
  • Education reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) team at JMT epitomizes dynamism and innovation. The right candidate will find themselves immersed in a culture that fosters both mentorship and entrepreneurial spirit. This allows individuals to progressively expand their expertise while receiving guidance from seasoned professionals. Working on collaborative projects related to collection, conveyance, distribution, pumping, and treatment, the candidate will have ample opportunities to contribute to and lead initiatives that shape the future of water and wastewater at JMT and in their local communities.

Compensation for this position is $55-75/hour, 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:
  • Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
  • Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
  • Manage subconsultants.
  • Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
  • Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
  • Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
  • Develop and lead in project status and presentations
  • Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
  • Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
  • Providing coaching and mentoring to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
  • 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 civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Experience delivering water and wastewater projects from design through construction phase engineering services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Presentation Skills
  • Works well in a team environment

Preferred Experience
  • CAPM or PMP
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • 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 95% of the time. 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. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is provided at no cost to the employee and provides a beneficial interest in the company. JMT offers a rich benefits package, including:
  • Paid Leave Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
  • Education Reimbursement Program


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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
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1971

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