Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Water/Wastewater Section Head

Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer License in New York
  • 15+ years of experience in the water/wastewater sector
  • Proven project management and business development skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth planning with leadership
  • Establish and grow market presence through business development
  • Manage departmental financial budgeting and resource allocation
  • Lead proposal production processes
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource for project teams
  • Assess and determine staffing needs for the section
  • Conduct interviews and hire new staff
  • Perform regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan options
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual, in the Albany, NY area, who has the desire develop the water/wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff.

In addition to the technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services.

Position summary: Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Essential functions and responsibilities:
  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with Office Leader, Service Line Leader and Market 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
  • 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 engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License In New York
  • 15+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications preferred:
  • Experience working with various municipal clients at the city, county and state level
  • Involvement in local professional industry associations
  • Supervisory experience

Working Conditions:

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.

Compensation and Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT

Compensation is 156,000-198,000, annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description.

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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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