Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Water/Wastewater Section Head

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development
  • Manage department financial budget and allocate resources
  • Lead and contribute to proposal production
  • Serve as a technical resource for project managers and technical staff
  • Establish staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform staff performance reviews and provide leadership for team development

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Collaborative and progressive workplace
  • Involvement in both technical and business aspects of the practice
  • Access to continuous performance management and coaching
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a growing engineering practice
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual, in the Richmond, VA area, who has the desire grow 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 and supporting national growth into other regions. 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.

Compensation for this position is $166,000-$208,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description.

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 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
  • 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 or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications preferred:
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • 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.

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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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