Construction Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid work schedules

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a Construction Engineer to support construction inspection and management for transportation projects in the Northeast Pennsylvania region. The role involves assisting CM/CI directors, managing project QA/QC, and maintaining client relationships.

You will work with PennDOT and local municipalities, leveraging strong communication and construction management skills, while ensuring safety, schedule, and quality on diverse field projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in CM/CI/Construction Engineering for transportation projects.
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Responsibilities

• Assist CM/CI Directors with marketing and business development for transportation projects.
• Assist with project management and QA/QC in the Northeast PA region.
• Maintain and build client relationships with public agencies and municipalities.
• Provide Construction Management services on various projects.
• Support field staff training and performance reviews.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Construction management

Driver's license & vehicle screening

Education

BS Civil Engineering

PA PE license (preferred)

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.

JMT is seeking a Construction Engineer to be responsible for assisting and managing our Construction Inspection business and providing Construction Management services in the Northeast Pennsylvania region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist both the CM and CI Directors with marketing and business development for transportation construction projects
• Assist with project management
• Assist with project QA/QC in the assigned region
• Maintains and builds client relationships
• Assist the CM/CI Directors with training and developing our field staff, and conduct performance reviews for staff
• Provide Construction Management Services to clients in the Northeast PA region

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist design disciplines with constructability questions/issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong computer literacy skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Practical construction management capabilities
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Experience working with local clients including PennDOT, PTC, and local municipalities and entities
• 20+ years of experience working in the Construction Management, Construction Inspection or Construction Engineering field

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or BSCET or BSCM or closely related field)
• Professional Engineering license in PA

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules (dependent on location and job type)
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office, construction field office or on a construction project site environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing, climbing and walking. Within the office environment, most locations provide an environment where lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Practical construction management capabilities
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening