Highway Project Manager

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: Successful candidate will be responsible for developing, and managing comprehensive project objectives for highway/roadway projects and programs including development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets as well as marketing efforts. Types of projects and programs include standalone projects, task order programs, program management services, general engineering consultation, and innovative procurement projects (design-build, P3, etc.).Essential Functions and Responsibilities Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and directs preparation of invoicesDevelop Project Management plans for assigned projectsDevelops and manages scopes of service to meet client goals and needsEstablish project pricing and budgetsCreate and maintain project schedulesDevelop and maintain project specific quality plansManage subconsultantsManage assignment of projects and tasksLead or participate in client meetings and presentationsOversee and manage assigned staff working on projectManage all technical resources on the project teamAssist with production tasks as required for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings, etc.)Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposalsCoordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposalsIdentify and monitor long-term program management and major project pursuitsAssist management in decisions relating to investing in program management pursuitsAssemble and lead teams for pursuits of projects and programsMentor/train less experienced staffProvide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverablesAssist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various 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 Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Required Experience Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering programProfessional Engineer License10+ years’ experience in specialized disciplineRecent knowledge of VDOT design criteria/manuals and procedures, and CADD design software (Open Roads Designer and/or Microstation with 3D modeling experience) Preferred Experience CAPM or PMPExperience working with local clients at the county, state, and Federal levelProject management and business development experienceExperience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3Technical expertise in multiple areas of transportation engineering such as roadway design, traffic, stormwater, ADA, structural design, landscape design, NEPA, etc.Experience managing multidiscipline project teams Working ConditionsWork 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.

Created: 2026-03-10