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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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: JMT’s Herndon, VA Office is growing and seeks a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities across a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned bridge and structural design projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential functions and responsibilities

+ Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget

+ Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome, including development of construction plans and associated submittal documents

+ Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary through final design and construction

+ Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned

+ Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, conducting 1:1 meetings, and coaching to support team growth

+ Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk averse project scope and fee

+ Develop project specific project plans, including project management plans and quality management plans

+ Create and maintain project schedules

+ Identify and manage subconsultants

+ Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals

+ Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders

+ Participate in office’s project financial status meetings

+ Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project

+ Prepare progress reports and review invoices

+ Develop and lead project status presentations

+ Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

+ 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

+ And more…

+ Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

Required SkillsRequired Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

+ 10 or more years of bridge and structural design experience

+ Professional Engineer in Virginia

+ Strong Communication Skills

+ Strong Presentation Skills

Preferred Experience

+ Experience working with VDOT, and Virginia localities and agencies

+ Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

+ Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

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.