Highway Project Manager

JMT; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a 100% employee-owned engineering and design firm delivering multidisciplinary services across public and private sectors in the United States. The position leads project delivery, planning, and coordination with diverse teams to achieve scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

With 10+ years of experience and a Texas PE license, you will guide project plans, manage subcontractors, and communicate status to stakeholders, while mentoring team members and supporting

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required.
• Texas Professional Engineer license required.
• 10+ years of project management experience in engineering or related fields.

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/Quality Management Plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants and external partners.
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks; prepare extra work order requests.
• Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with clients to meet needs and requirements.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Lead in project status updates and presentations.
• Assist leadership with marketing: Go/No-Go, proposals, interviews.
• Coordinate and guide technical resources for high-quality outcomes.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong presentation

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Texas Professional Engineer License

Job description

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.

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.

Why join the family of JMT Employee Owners?

Join us to experience an impactful work environment, driving innovative thought and solutions in a collaborative culture. Each employee owner has access to a rich benefits package to ensure personal needs are met.

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 stakeholdersn
• 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 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

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Texas Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills

Qualifications Preferred

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-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.