Highway Section Head
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Knoxville, TN, United States
Highway Section Head
Knoxville, TN
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. We provide 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for our Knoxville office who has the desire to lead a mature Highways section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Highways practice in the Knoxville office, including supervising staff, developing and executing a strategic plan, and overseeing project management to deliver all project objectives (scope, schedule and budget). The candidate will also manage client relationships, workload, financial performance, and staff development.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Coordinate strategic growth plan with office leader, regional manager and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development activities
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
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
Professional Engineer License
10+ years of experience in a specialized discipline
Project management and business development experience
Proven TDOT PM experience and the ability to win work with a variety of clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Qualifications Preferred
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Project management and business development experience
Experience managing multidiscipline project teamsSupervisory experience
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Caregiver Leave Program
Paid Travel Expenses
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible Work Schedules
Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
And more…
Working Conditions
We value a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. Work is performed within a general office environment. It is generally sedentary 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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Knoxville, TN
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. We provide 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for our Knoxville office who has the desire to lead a mature Highways section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Highways practice in the Knoxville office, including supervising staff, developing and executing a strategic plan, and overseeing project management to deliver all project objectives (scope, schedule and budget). The candidate will also manage client relationships, workload, financial performance, and staff development.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Coordinate strategic growth plan with office leader, regional manager and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development activities
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
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
Professional Engineer License
10+ years of experience in a specialized discipline
Project management and business development experience
Proven TDOT PM experience and the ability to win work with a variety of clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Qualifications Preferred
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Project management and business development experience
Experience managing multidiscipline project teamsSupervisory experience
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Caregiver Leave Program
Paid Travel Expenses
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible Work Schedules
Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
And more…
Working Conditions
We value a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. Work is performed within a general office environment. It is generally sedentary 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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