Water/Wastewater Section Head - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

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.

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual who has the desire to advance towards a leadership position within the organization. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading a water/wastewater engineering practice in the region. This candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget. 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices.
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Manage sub-consultants
• Participate in client presentation
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License (TN or ability to obtain through reciprocity preferred)
• 12-25 years’ experience in Water/Wastewater Engineer
• Experience working with Tennessee based clients at the city, county and state level
• Project management and business development experience
• 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.

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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