Highway Section Head - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual for our Herndon, VA 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 Herndon 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 engineers and technical staff
• Manage roadway projects
• 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 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License
• 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Project management and business development experience
• Proven VDOT 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)
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…
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Working Conditions

At JMT we value a healthy work/life balance. This opportunity is preference for in-office work, with flexibility. 

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.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce. 

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