CEI Transportation Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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.

JMT's Syracuse, NY Team is seeking a Section Head to be responsible for managing Construction Inspection business throughout Upstate New York State.

Position summary: Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the Construction Management department throughout Upstate NY.

Compensation is $125,000.00 - $165,000.00, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  
• Establish and grow market presence in Upstate NY through marketing and business development focused on transportation construction projects
  
• Maintains/builds client relationships
  
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
  
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  
• Interview and hire staff for the section
  
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  
• 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

• Assists design disciplines with constructability questions/issues
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor�s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  
• 10+ years� experience in transportation construction management and inspection field
  
• Project management and business development experience
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  
• Active driver�s license
  
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working with local clients at the local municipal, county and state level
  
• Client requested certifications
  
• Supervisory experience
  

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within a general office environment but may require visits to projects to support field staff. 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. Personal projective equipment is required when on a project site.

Travel within New York is required.

JMT Benefits

• 100% Employee-owned firm
  
• Very competitive rate and compensation package
  
• Mobile Phone stipend
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• Paid Holidays (8 ½ including a floating holiday)
  
• Personal Time Off (starting at an accrual rate of 3 weeks per year)
  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
• Company Paid Training / Professional Development Programs and Assistance
  
• Mentoring program
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Bereavement Leave
  
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
  
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  
• Telemedicine for on-demand remote medical care
  
• Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)
  
• Financial Coaching
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (legal, financial, care services)
  
• Identity Theft Protection
  
• Various Employee Perks and Discount Opportunities
  
• Employee Recognition Program
  

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.

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