Traffic Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Traffic Section Head in Lake Mary, FL. The role focuses on leading business development, maintaining financial success, and overseeing staff within the department at the local level.

The candidate will coordinate growth strategies, market the firm, and manage budgets while guiding project teams and contributing to proposals. Strong leadership and PE credentials are preferred for this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida.
• 10+ years related experience including project management and business development.
• Experience with local city/county/state clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development.
• Manage department budget and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead production of proposals and serve as a technical resource to project managers and staff.
• Establish staffing needs and interview/hire section staff.
• Perform performance reviews and provide leadership and coaching.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Open Roads Designer

Civil 3D

Traffic modeling software

Job description

Traffic Section Head

Category: Traffic Engineering

All Locations: Lake Mary, FL

Tracking Code: 26379

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida
• 10+ years experience in related experience
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience working with local clients at the city, county and/or state level
• Experience with roadway lighting, signalization, signing and pavement marking, and ITS design

Qualifications Preferred

• PTOE or RSP certifications
• Experience with Open Roads Designer
• Experience with Civil 3D
• Experience with traffic modeling software
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
• 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.

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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