Bridge Section Head

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a seasoned leader to oversee the Lexington office's civil engineering department, driving business development, financial performance, and staff management. The role combines strategic growth with hands-on leadership to deliver projects for public and private clients.

You'll coordinate with office managers and practice leaders, build market presence, supervise budgets and staffing, and guide proposals and project delivery while mentoring engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Professional Engineer License.
• 10+ years of experience in a specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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 Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• 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.

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)

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.