Water Resources Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape the future of Water Resources in their Virginia Beach office. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth, build a high-performing team, and expand the firm's presence across the Hampton Roads region while delivering impactful, resilient solutions for clients. The individual will manage projects, lead with purpose, advance JMT's core focus on people, projects, and performance, and promote the firm internally and externally. Key responsibilities include championing business development, overseeing financial performance, mentoring water resources leaders, and expanding the firm's presence in Hampton Roads. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive, excelling in client relationship building, pursuing new opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions in stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering. This position allows for collaboration across JMT's regional offices, engagement with key clients and industry leaders, and elevation of the firm's presence in Virginia's evolving regulatory and infrastructure landscape.

Requirements

Strong technical expertise in stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering.
Entrepreneurial drive.
Ability to thrive on building client relationships.
Ability to pursue new opportunities.
Ability to deliver innovative solutions.
Experience in leading and managing projects.
Experience in business development.
Experience in mentoring.
Experience in financial performance management.
Experience in navigating complex regulatory environments, including Virginia stormwater requirements, MS4 compliance, and TMDL implementation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in expanding a firm's presence in a specific region.
Experience in leading a high-performing team.
Experience in collaborating across regional offices.
Experience in engaging with key clients and industry leaders.
Experience in elevating a firm's presence in an evolving regulatory and infrastructure landscape.

Responsibilities

Drive the expansion of JMT's water resources practice in the Hampton Roads area through strategic business development and client relationship building.
Serve as a visible leader in the industry by attending and participating in local conferences, client meetings, and professional organizations.
Identify, pursue, and lead new opportunities, proposals, and interviews, positioning JMT for continued success.
Strengthen partnerships with municipalities, agencies, and transportation clients.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a strong, collaborative team of water resources professionals.
Provide coaching, career development, and performance feedback to support growth and succession planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee and contribute to the design of stormwater management, drainage, and erosion & sediment control systems.
Ensure adherence to JMT's quality management processes and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Lead and oversee water resources analysis, design, and modeling efforts for projects, including transportation initiatives, specialized water resources assignments, and work performed under other office-wide on-call contracts.
Guide teams through complex regulatory environments, including Virginia stormwater requirements, MS4 compliance, and TMDL implementation.
Manage the financial performance of the water resources group, including budgeting, staffing, and profitability.
Align resources with workload demands to maximize efficiency and project delivery.
Contribute to the overall success of the office through strategic decision-making and performance management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.