Facilities - CM Project Manager (Rail/Transit)

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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Project team member responsible for: (1) providing construction project oversite for rail/transit clients using knowledge of general engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments as necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives defined by the client, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in strict accordance with the contract documents, (3) acting as a technical advisor to the Owner and other team members, (4) teaching and mentoring less experienced engineers and other team members, and (5) other tasks as may be required.

Responsible for delivering for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.

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…

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Compensation for this position is $110,000.00 - $176,800.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects

• Provide construction management oversight during all phases of the project

• Create and maintain project schedules

• Prepare and update cost estimates and prepare and maintain project budgets

• Assist in performing constructability reviews

• Prepare correspondences and formal responses to the contractor as it relates to submitted Notice of Impact, change in directives, claim merits, non-compliance notices, etc.

• Develop and implement project specific QA programs

• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and prepare meeting minutes and distribute to attendees no later than one (1) week after the meeting

• Manage sub-consultants and technical resources

• Coordinate and interface with the client and project team

• Maintain full familiarity with plans, specifications, construction schedules, and contractor's plans on assigned contracts, the Project Management Plan (PMP), and current safety regulations in order to be knowledgeable of the project team

• Provide subject matter expertise and support development of design and construction contract documents (including solicitation documents). Development of bridging documents, proposal evaluations, and award recommendations as needed

• Provide technical analysis and review of all requests for changes submitted by the design consultant and/or construction contractor

• Assign other technical and administrative personnel appropriate for the scope and general level of effort required to meet the performance commitments

• Prepare, monitor and update schedules and budgets

• Review and approve contractor invoicing

• Prepare client invoices

• Participate in client presentations

• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Service Line Leaders with marketing proposals

• 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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program

• 15+ years’ experience in a construction related discipline

• Registered Professional Engineer in VA, MD, or DC

• Experience with Microsoft 365® including Power BI, and Procore

Preferred Experience

• CCM or PMP certificate

• LEED AP

• OSHA Certifications

• Experience working with city, county state or federal governmental agencies

• Project management and business development experience

• Experience with various project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required.

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.