Highway Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting firm seeks a Project Manager in McKinney, Texas, responsible for overseeing project objectives and budgets. The ideal candidate should possess at least 10 years of project management experience, hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and have a Texas Professional Engineer license. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This position involves managing project teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality outcomes. A dynamic work environment is provided with opportunities for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project-specific project plans and quality management plans.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Texas Professional Engineer license

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 #50 on Engineering News-Report'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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑averse 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 mitigating 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 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 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 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Texas Professional Engineer license
• 10+ years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills

Qualifications Preferred

• CAPM or PMP certification
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods (e.g., 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 occasion 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.

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.

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