Water Resources Section Head

JMT; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Orlando, FL is seeking a senior leader to guide the local department’s business development, financial performance, and staff management. The role emphasizes strategic growth, client engagement, and cross-functional coordination with office managers and practice leaders.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 10+ years in civil engineering, and bring proven project management and BD experience to drive market success while guiding proposals and resource

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Business development

Staff leadership

Client engagement

Budget management

Proposals development

Staff hiring

Performance reviews

Coaching & feedback

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Bentley ORD

Autodesk Civil 3D

ICPR

SWMM

HED-RAS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

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
• 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 projects

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.