Water/Wastewater Section Head

JMT; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Charleston, SC seeks a highly experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Leader to build and lead the regional practice.

You will oversee project delivery, staff development, quality control, and business development, coordinating with clients, contractors, and agencies while guiding growth of the water/wastewater segment.

This role offers career advancement and a path to lead the practice in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License in SC.
• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development.
• Manage department budget and allocate resources.
• Lead and contribute to proposals.
• Serve as technical resource to project managers and staff.
• Staffing planning and hiring for the section.
• Conduct performance reviews and mentorship for staff.
• Provide leadership to drive growth and quality of services.

Skills

15+ years’ experience in water/wasteW?

Project management

Business development

Client coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual, in Charleston, SC, who has the desire develop the water/wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff. In addition to the technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services.

Position summary:

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 in SC
• 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications preferred:

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Involvement in local professional industry associations
• Supervisory experience

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.