Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Cleveland, OH seeks a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from inception through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget. The role involves developing project plans, coordinating with disciplines and subconsultants, managing risks, and guiding client relationships while mentoring project teams to meet strategic goals.

Strong experience in water/wastewater design, ABET engineering degree, PE license, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 15+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater project design and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-dollar, complex projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget.
• Create and maintain project schedules and plans.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate with disciplines.
• Develop risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Provide client liaison and marketing input for opportunities.
• Mentor and coach project team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Location

Cleveland, OH

Employment Type

Full-Time/Regular

Company

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

Responsible for leading JMT's high‑dollar, complex projects to ensure a high‑quality delivery through quality, schedule, and budget. The Senior PM will begin the project life cycle by identifying leads and marketing efforts on targeted areas of growth. The individual serves in a leadership role providing guidance and mentorship as well as ensuring project(s) continue to align with JMT's organizational goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project‑specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy.
• Collaborate with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
• Assist Section Head and Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client's program information.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality outcome.
• Leverage advanced knowledge and experience with the client and project type to analyze the project, anticipate potential risks (such as overruns and scope changes), and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Implement strategies for project tracking and reporting by using project performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues.
• Provide 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 team.

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.
• 15+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.