Rail/Transit Regional Practice Director

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Houston, TX

About The Position

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. Position summary: Responsible for business development, financial success, strategic planning, growth, and managing staff for the Rail and Transit practice at the regional level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline including supervisory, project management, and business development
Demonstrated experience leading others
Project management and business development experience
Experience working with local clients at the state, county, and major municipality level
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Capable of building successful team relationships with foundation of trust and respect, and maintaining positive coworker relationships
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Demonstrate organized practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with full ability to operate independently with substantial autonomy

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in specialty field

Responsibilities

Coordinate strategic growth plan with office leaders and practice leaders
Develop win strategies for project opportunities
Develops and maintains senior and executive level client relationships.
Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
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.
Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
Manage financial budget for practice 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 practice on a regional level
Interview and make recommendations for hiring staff for the practice
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.
Perform other related duties as assigned