Water Resources Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks a senior leader to oversee business development, financial success, and local staff management for the department.

You will coordinate growth plans with office managers, grow market presence, manage budgets, lead proposals, and serve as a technical resource for project teams and managers. A PE license and civil engineering degree are required, with 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or 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, Autodesk Civil 3D, ICPR, SWMM and HED-RAS modeling software.
• Proficient in ArcGIS.
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
• Strong Communication Skills and 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.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Bentley ORD

Autodesk Civil 3D

ICPR

SWMM

HED-RAS modeling software

ArcGIS

Job description

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 and experience

• 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.