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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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. Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design of transportation highways including the pavement section, sidewalks, trails, drainage, culverts, nonstructural retaining walls, and signing/marking, using knowledge of roadway engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
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 Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions
Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Projects for Project Schedule development Proficient in OpenRoads and/or MicroStation
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program Professional Engineer License 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline Project management and business development experience Successfully work and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Ability to manage, mentor, and provide guidance and direction to staff Thorough understanding of the KYDOT design standards, policies, specifications, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)process and plan preparation
Qualifications Preferred
Experience collaborating with local clients at the county and state level KYDOT and municipal experience preferred Supervisory experience and leading a multidiscipline team preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is 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.
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Highway Section Head
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Highway Section Head
role at
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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. Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design of transportation highways including the pavement section, sidewalks, trails, drainage, culverts, nonstructural retaining walls, and signing/marking, using knowledge of roadway engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
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 Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions
Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Projects for Project Schedule development Proficient in OpenRoads and/or MicroStation
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program Professional Engineer License 10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline Project management and business development experience Successfully work and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Ability to manage, mentor, and provide guidance and direction to staff Thorough understanding of the KYDOT design standards, policies, specifications, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)process and plan preparation
Qualifications Preferred
Experience collaborating with local clients at the county and state level KYDOT and municipal experience preferred Supervisory experience and leading a multidiscipline team preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is 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.
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Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering, Business Development, and Management Industries Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Section” roles.
Lexington, KY $125,000.00-$175,000.00 2 months ago Lexington, KY $125,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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