Senior Highway Design & Program Lead

JMT; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a seasoned professional to lead transportation highway design, including pavement, drainage, and signing/marking, with limited supervision. The role includes business development, departmental budgeting, and supervising staff as a technical adviser to project teams.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to TXDOT design standards while coordinating with regional teams across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development.
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams.
• Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Projects

OpenRoads/MicroStation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Projects

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a seasoned professional to lead transportation highway design, including pavement, drainage, and signing/marking, with limited supervision. The role includes business development, departmental budgeting, and supervising staff as a technical adviser to project teams.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to TXDOT design standards while coordinating with regional teams across the firm.