Civil Engineering, Architecture, Consulting

Highway Project Manager

Mckinney, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

project management
scope
schedule
budget
stakeholder communication
risk management
resource management
quality assurance
reporting
team coordination

Nice to have

marketing process
proposal development
SMART Go/No Go decisions
extra work order requests
open-end contract task proposals

Role summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), an employee-owned consulting firm, seeks a Highway Project Manager to oversee project delivery, including planning, scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. The role involves managing projects in accordance with defined objectives, collaborating with disciplines and subconsultants, developing project plans, creating schedules, managing subconsultants, monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating status to stakeholders. The position also assists with marketing processes, proposal development, and interviews, while providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through performance management and continuous feedback.

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: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

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

Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
Create and maintain project schedules
Manage subconsultants
Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate 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 in project status and presentations
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
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

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