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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Water Resources Project Manager in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects for linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects, including planning, scope, schedule and budget; team coordination; stakeholder communication; risk management; resource management; quality assurance; and reporting, as well as business development and interactions with the Client. This is a hybrid position with allowed two work from home days per week.
Essential functions and responsibilities
Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-adverse project scope, schedule and fee
Develop project-specific project plans, draft reports, cost estimates, prepare complex stormwater models and respond to client comments in support of linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects
Manage internal and external project team members
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to all stakeholders
Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
Prepare progress reports and review invoices
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Service Line Leaders with the marketing process including, prepositioning meetings, proposal development, and shortlist interviews
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Ensure staff and project/program compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
Assemble and review design “milestone” submittal deliverables and ensure completeness and quality of the submittal which includes construction phase service duties.
Periodic travel is required
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required SkillsRequired Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
8+ years of relevant transportation experience
Virginia PE or ability to obtain licensure in 6 months
Previous experience with transportation or civil infrastructure and VDOT and locally administered VDOT projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Proficient in Bentley products such as Microstation and ProjectWise
Strong communication/mentorship skills
Ability to collaborate in a multidiscipline team setting
Ability to deliver concurrent projects on time and on budget
Preferred Qualifications
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and or Stormwater Plan Reviewer
1D and or 2D PCSWMM Modeling experience
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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