Senior Project Manager – Highways

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-dollar, complex highway projects in New Jersey, delivering quality on time and within budget.

You’ll guide project life cycle, identify leads, and mentor staff while aligning efforts with firm goals. The role requires a PE license in NJ, 15+ years of highway design/program management, strong client relations, and proven ability to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with highway design, permitting and project management.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer’s license is required.
• Experience with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike, NJ Counties and/or MPOs is preferred.
• Strong client management, communications, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing technical proposals is preferred (Must).

Responsibilities

• Lead highway engineering design tasks (geometrics, profiles/grading, erosion control, safety features).
• Manage projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to define scope and fees.
• Develop project plans and quality management plans.
• Create and maintain project schedules; oversee submittals and deliverables.
• Provide quality control reviews and manage subconsultants.
• Track progress, mitigate risks, and handle change orders.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and prepare progress reports.
• Support marketing with proposals, interviews, and win strategies.
• Develop strategic goals and grow the client network.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

CADD drawings

Job description

Position summary

Responsible for leading JMT’s high-dollar, complex projects to ensure a high-quality delivery through quality, schedule, and budget. The Senior PM will begin the project life cycle by identifying leads and marketing efforts on targeted areas of growth. The individual serves in a leadership role providing guidance and mentorship as well as ensuring project(s) continue to align with JMT’s organizational goals.

Compensation is $165,000 to $190,000 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.

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

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Lead and/or conduct Highway Engineering design tasks including geometrics, profiles/grading, soil erosion and sediment control, and maintenance and protection of traffic.
• 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.
• Assist with production tasks for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings)
• Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
• 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 project status and presentations
• Assist Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy.
• Collaborating with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
• Assist Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client’s program information, etc.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
• Leveraging advanced knowledge and experience with the client and project type to analyze the project, anticipate potential risks (such as overruns and scope changes), and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Implement strategies for project tracking and reporting by using project performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debrief 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 Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with highway design, permitting and project management.
• Experience with NJDEP, NEPA process, and environmental permitting a plus.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer’s license.
• Experience with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike, NJ Counties and / or MPO’s.
• Strong client management skills, excellent communications and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of business development process and experience writing technical proposals is preferred (Must).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently and a proactive collaborative approach to project development.

Preferred Experiences

• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

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.