Water/Wastewater Section Head

Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. 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 Skills 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr