Bridge Project Manager

Job Description

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 #45 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, with a focus on growing JMT’s Northern Virginia and DC presence. 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. In addition, this individual will help lead and grow the bridge engineering staff in the Herndon office and across the broader Northern Virginia and DC region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Staff Development

• Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, and coaching to support team growth, with the potential for direct reports
• 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
• Help strengthen bridge engineering staff to support continued growth of the Herndon office and the Northern Virginia / DC region

Project Management

• Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary through final design and construction
• 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
• Develop project specific plans, including project management plans and quality management plans
• Identify and manage subconsultants
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-averse project scope and fee
• Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices

Business Development and Client Relations

• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and lead project status presentations
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation for this position is $65.00. - $90.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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…
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