Senior Highways Project Manager

Senior Highways Project Manager Highway Engineering San Antonio, TX • ID: 24720 • Full-Time/Regular 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 leading diverse projects to ensure high-quality delivery through management of the technical aspects, quality control processes, schedule optimization for on-time delivery, and budget. The Senior PM will begin the project life cycle by identifying leads and marketing efforts on targeted areas of growth. The individual serves in a leadership role providing guidance and mentorship as well as ensuring project(s) continue to align with JMT’s organizational goals. Why join the family of JMT Employee Owners? Join us to experience an impactful work environment, driving innovative thought and solutions in a collaborative culture. Each employee owner has access to a rich benefits package to ensure personal needs are met. Essential Functions and Responsibilities General Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget Collaborates across disciplines and with teaming partners to develop a risk averse project scope and fee Develop project specific deliverables (plans, specifications, estimate, and other required documentation) Implement and maintain Project Management Plans and QA/QC during project lifecycle Create and maintain project schedules Manage subconsultants Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risk, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals Communicate project status updates and items of note to internal and external stakeholders Participate in office’s project financial status meetings Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project Prepare progress reports and review invoices Develop and lead in project status reports and presentations Facilitate an office culture of caring about clients, staff, community, quality, and safety Marketing & Business Development Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy Collaborating with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals Assist Section Head and Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client's program information, etc. Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders Project Oversight Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome Leverage advanced knowledge and experience with the client and project type to analyze the project, anticipate potential risks (such as overruns and scope changes), and implement effective mitigation strategies Implement strategies for project tracking and reporting by using project performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues Staff Mentorship Providing 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 (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program Professional Engineer’s Texas License 15+ years of experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong Communication Skills Strong Presentation Skills Business development experience Preferred Experience Experience working with local clients 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr