Water/Wastewater Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & ThompsonKnoxville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a highly motivated individual to grow the water/wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement, including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region and supporting national growth into other regions. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and internal staff. In addition to technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice, including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services. The position summary is: Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 12+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
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