Vaughn & Melton, a JMT Company, is looking for a Section Head for their Highways Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design of transportation highways including the pavement section, sidewalks, trails, drainage, culverts, nonstructural retaining walls, and signing/marking, using knowledge of roadway engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
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
Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Microsoft Projects for Project Schedule development
Proficient in OpenRoads and/or MicroStation
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 specialized discipline
Project management and business development experience
Successfully work and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
Ability to manage, mentor, and provide guidance and direction to staff
Thorough understanding of the NCDOT design standards, policies, specifications, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)process and plan preparation
Qualifications Preferred
Experience collaborating with local clients at the county and state level
NCDOT and municipal experience preferred
Supervisory experience and leading a multidiscipline team preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is 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.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Business Acumen
Decision Making
Quality Service
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Managerial Competencies
Managing Performance
Conflict Management
Coaching
Collaboration
V&M 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.
