Engineering Area Leader: Growth & Delivery (VA/DC)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP ownership

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a senior leader to drive area growth and profitability across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. The role mentors project teams, optimizes resources, and ensures high-quality client deliverables within a matrix-based organization.

The position reports to the Regional Manager and commands a compensation range based on experience, education, and certifications. Excellent client engagement and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent registration.
• 20+ years of industry experience including leadership, project management oversight, client management, and business development.
• Experience managing or influencing financial performance (budgeting, forecasting, utilization, profitability).
• Experience working with clients at state, county, and major municipality levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Office Leaders to achieve regional and local priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with Business Line Leaders to align area growth with strategies.
• Partner with Market Leaders to develop market strategies and client engagement to expand presence and profitable work.
• Partner with Service Line Leaders to ensure technical excellence and risk management.
• Align with markets and services to support pursuits and client engagement.
• Drive staff engagement, retention, and succession planning through mentorship and coaching.
• Provide project oversight, coordination, and management; participate in financial reviews.
• Oversee contracting strategy, scope, and change management on pursuits and active projects.
• Drive growth in Transportation, Water, Energy & Environment lines; coordinate with Buildings & Facilities and Technology & Innovation.
• Establish and grow market presence; promote cross-area collaboration and technology advancement.
• Ensure timely billing, collections, and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Leadership in matrix environment

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Autonomy/Self-starter

Client engagement

Microsoft 365

Project & financial reporting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management software

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a senior leader to drive area growth and profitability across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. The role mentors project teams, optimizes resources, and ensures high-quality client deliverables within a matrix-based organization.

The position reports to the Regional Manager and commands a compensation range based on experience, education, and certifications. Excellent client engagement and strategic planning are essential.