Transportation Engineering Section Head

$176,800 - $176,800/Yr

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Rockville, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Transportation Engineering Section Head at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) will lead a team of traffic and roadway engineers in the District of Columbia office. This role involves overseeing transportation projects, ensuring technical excellence, and driving business development efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring staff, managing project budgets, and fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transportation engineering section including project studies, design, and analysis services to clients.
• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in the DC and around the DC metropolitan area.
• Manage financial budget for region/department and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project managers and technical staff.
• Establish resource staffing needs.
• Interview and hire staff for the section and assist with the region.
• Perform performance reviews for staff.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with other departments, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of transportation engineering principles, including highway design, traffic engineering, and infrastructure development.
• Knowledge of infrastructure design software tools.
• Knowledge of local engineering standards, policies and practices.
• Knowledge in design and plan preparation, and various applicable traffic/highway engineering software tools.
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and overseeing projects, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of engineers while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Skill in building and maintaining relationships (internal and external) and collaborating with others.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules including a combination of office and remote work.