Water Resources Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Florida is seeking an experienced department leader responsible for business development, financial performance, and staff management at the local level.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license and an ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, with 10+ years’ experience, strong project management and client development skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and major design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license is required or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in a specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience.

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
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management

Skills

Project management

Business development

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Staff leadership

Client development

Team coordination

Education

ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bentley ORD

Autodesk Civil 3D

ICPR

SWMM

HED-RAS

ArcGIS

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 ABET accredited program
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent
• 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Bentley ORD and Autodesk Civil 3D
• Proficient in ICPR, SWMM, and HED-RAS modeling software
• Proficient in ArcGIS
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills

Qualifications Preferred

• Supervisory experience
• ENV SP certification
• Experience with stream restoration projects
• Experience with water quality project

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.