Structural Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and

ESOP

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Lexington, VA is seeking an experienced leader to oversee business development, financial performance, and staff management for the local department.

The role requires civil engineering expertise, a PE license, 10+ years in the field, and strong project management and client development experience. You will guide proposals, manage budgets, and mentor teams in a collaborative, growth‑minded firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License is required.
• 10+ years’ experience in a specialized discipline with project management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development.
• Manage department budget and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to proposal production.
• Serve as a technical resource to project managers and staff.
• Oversee staffing needs and interview/hire for the section.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Essential Functions and 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
• 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 in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Supervisory experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. 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.

Benefits

• 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…

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.