Water/Wastewater Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a senior leader to develop the water/wastewater practice in Fort Pierce, FL. You will oversee project delivery, staff development, quality control, and business development to grow the regional water group.

Responsibilities include coordinating growth plans, leading proposals, managing the department budget, and acting as a technical resource for project teams while expanding client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer License (FL) is required or preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in a specialized water/wastewater discipline; experience in project management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in the area through marketing and business development.
• Manage financial budget for the department and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and staff.
• Establish staffing needs and interview/hire staff for the section.
• Perform performance reviews and provide coaching to staff.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License in FL

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 Fort Pierce, FL, who has the desire to 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

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 in FL
• 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.