Highway Project Manager

Clark Nexsen; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career Development Programs

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm delivering multidisciplinary engineering and related services across the United States. A senior Project Manager role focuses on delivering project objectives including planning, scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, risk management, and reporting.

Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration with subconsultants, and guiding a high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project specific Project Management Plans and quality management plans.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress and mitigate risks.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
• Build client relationships to understand preferences and requirements.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Lead project status updates and presentations.
• Support marketing with proposals and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide technical resources to ensure high quality outcomes.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team.

Skills

Discipline-specific software

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related ABET-accredited program

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 delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Compensation for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• 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

• Proficient in discipline specific software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 10 or 12+ years of experience

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer License
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. 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.

Field work is required on occasions where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

Benefits

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)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

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.