Water Resources Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•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 JMT'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. Responsibilities include championing business development, overseeing financial performance, mentoring future water resources leaders, and expanding the firm’s presence in the Hampton Roads area. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and excels at building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions in stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering. This role involves collaboration across JMT’s regional offices, engagement with key clients and industry leaders, and elevating JMT's presence in Virginia’s evolving regulatory and infrastructure landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 15 years of experience in water resources engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proven experience in project management, team leadership, and business development
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Virginia stormwater regulations, MS4 programs, TMDL implementation, drainage design, stormwater management, and erosion & sediment control
Experience in transportation-related water resources design and evaluation
Proficiency with industry tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, ORD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing staff performance
Experience working with Virginia-based clients and agencies at the county and state level
Experience working with the City of Virginia Beach and other Hampton Roads municipalities and counties
Experience working with Virginia agencies, including: VDEQ, VDCR, and VDOT

Responsibilities

Lead Growth & Client Engagement: 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.
Build & Lead a High-Performing Team: 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 Deliver Technical Excellence: 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.
Drive Operational & Financial Performance: 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.