Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) seeks a senior Project Manager to lead water/wastewater design projects in the Columbus area. You will manage scope, schedule and budget, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Engineer license, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential in client-facing roles.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of Water/Wastewater design and project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitors project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops project management plans for assigned projects.
• Manages subconsultants and project staff.
• Coordinates client presentations and proposals.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to project teams.
• Leads pricing, budgeting, and scope development.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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: The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices.
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Manage subconsultants
• Participate in client presentations
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• 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 teams

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years' experience in Water/Wastewater project design and management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. 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.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

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.