Water/Wastewater Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Albany, NY

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Section Head in the Albany, New York area to develop the water/wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. The role offers potential for career advancement, including developing and leading the regional water/wastewater engineering practice. The Section Head is responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The role coordinates with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and internal staff. The successful candidate will bring technical and project management skills and a desire to understand and manage the business aspects of the practice, including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and product and service quality. At the local level, the position is responsible for business development, the department’s financial success, and staff management.

Requirements

  • Technical and project management skills.
  • Experience with, and desire to understand, business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and quality oversight.
  • Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and internal staff.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the strategic growth plan with the Office Leader, Service Line Leader, and Market Leaders.
  • Establish and grow the section’s market presence through marketing and business development.
  • Manage the department’s financial budget and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Lead and contribute to proposal production.
  • Serve as a technical resource for project managers and technical staff.
  • Establish staffing and resource needs for the section.
  • Interview and hire staff for the section.
  • Conduct staff performance reviews using input from project managers on assigned teams.
  • Lead and manage team members through setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-on-one meetings, coaching, and supporting employee growth and development.
  • Oversee project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and internal staff.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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