Senior Project Manager - Highways

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Trenton, NJ

3d•$165,000 - $190,000

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 #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. 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. Compensation is $165,000 to $190,000 commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Requirements

Responsible for leading JMT’s high-dollar, complex projects to ensure a high-quality delivery through quality, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or conduct Highway Engineering design tasks including geometrics, profiles/grading, soil erosion and sediment control, and maintenance and protection of traffic.
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.
Assist with production tasks for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings)
Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
Manage subconsultants
Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate 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 project status and presentations
Assist Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy.
Collaborating with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
Assist Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client's program information, etc.
Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders.
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
Leveraging 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.
Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debrief 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned