Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 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 #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Virginia Beach office is seeking a Section Head to lead their CEI Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the discipline at the local level.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Understand local existing and targeted clients programs and what future project opportunities are available
Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements and protocols
Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
Coordinate teaming efforts with similar type firms in the industry
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
Collaborate with design leaders for opportunities on projects for sharing capabilities and new tasks
Monitor and coordinate all training requirements for assigned staff, forecasting their upcoming training needs and ensuring certifications remain current
Interview, hire and develop staff for the section
Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
Manages contracts, including invoicing and financial management of assigned projects
Prepare technical and price proposals for projects and task orders
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
Professional Engineer License or equivalent
10+ years' experience in CEI
Project management and business development experience
Construction Management experience with roadways and bridges
Qualifications Preferred
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Supervisory experience
Familiarity with scheduling protocols
Experience with transit and vertical construction
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed within a general office environment but may require visits to projects to support field staff. 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. Personal projective equipment is required when on a project site.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Business Acumen
Decision Making
Quality Service
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Managerial Competencies
Managing Performance
Conflict Management
Coaching
Collaboration
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.
