Water/Wastewater Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.Richmond, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Water/Wastewater Section Head position in the Richmond, VA area. This role offers excellent potential for career advancement, including the opportunity to develop and lead the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region and support national growth. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. This position requires coordination 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 a desire to understand the business side of the practice, including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of products and services. The position summary highlights responsibility for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Requirements

  • Technical skills
  • Project management skills
  • Experience with and desire to 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

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project delivery
  • Staff development and growth
  • Quality control processes
  • Business development planning and execution
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff
  • 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
  • Business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level
  • 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
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