WaterWastewater Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the water/wastewater section. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, managing staff, and coordinating business development efforts. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and over 10 years of experience. This position offers excellent potential for career advancement in a collaborative and progressive workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience required.
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in the area through business development.
• Manage financial budget for the department and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client management

Financial performance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer License or equivalent

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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual, in the Richmond, VA area, who has the desire grow 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 and supporting national growth into other regions. 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

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 10+ 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
• 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.