Highway Project Manager

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. Knoxville, TN Job Type: Full‑Time/Regular Position Summary Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑averse project scope and fee Develops project‑specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan Creates and maintains project schedules Manages subconsultants Monitors and executes project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals Communicates project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders Participates in office's project financial status meetings Builds relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project Prepares progress reports and reviews invoices Develops and leads in project status and presentations Assists Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews Coordinates and guides all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality outcome Provides coaching and mentorship to the project team through one‑on‑one check‑in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned Leads and manages team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports growth and development of team Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Experience Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program Professional engineer license 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong communication skills Strong presentation skills Preferred Experience CAPM or PMP Experience working with local clients at the county, city, and state level Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3 Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. The 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. 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 Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson