Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

JMT; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Career development programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced water/wastewater leader to develop the practice in the region. The role oversees project delivery, staff development, quality control, and business development, coordinating with clients, contractors, government agencies and internal teams.

The position focuses on strategic growth, financial performance, recruiting, and mentorship, with opportunities to expand the department and lead proposals while ensuring technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License in New York.
• 15+ years’ experience in a specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with Office Leader, Service Line Leader and Market 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.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License in NY

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced water/wastewater leader to develop the practice in the region. The role oversees project delivery, staff development, quality control, and business development, coordinating with clients, contractors, government agencies and internal teams.

The position focuses on strategic growth, financial performance, recruiting, and mentorship, with opportunities to expand the department and lead proposals while ensuring technical