Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager at Johnson Mirmiran Thompson

Trenton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

205000.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Mentorship, Proposal Development, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Communication, Resource Coordination, Water Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Quality Management, Contract Management, Marketing

Industry

Civil Engineering

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 leading JMT’s high‑value, complex projects in the New Jersey region to ensure high‑quality delivery across scope, schedule, and budget. The Senior Project Manager initiates the project life cycle by identifying leads and driving marketing efforts in targeted growth areas. In addition to project leadership, this individual will spearhead business development initiatives and actively support the strategic growth of the region. The role includes providing strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams while ensuring all project activities remain aligned with JMT’s organizational goals. Compensation is $180,000 to $205,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and licensure. JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: * Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Company paid Life and Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Paid Caregiver Leave Program * 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) * Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) * Career Development Programs * And more… * Benefits | JMT [https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/] Essential functions and responsibilities: Project Management * Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget. * Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk averse project scope and fee. * Develop project-specific project plans, including Project Management Plans/Quality Management Plans. * Create and maintain project schedules. * Manage subconsultants. * Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests, and open-end contract task proposals. * Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders. * Develop and lead project status presentations. * 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. Marketing and Business Development * Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project. * Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders. * Identify leads with targeted clients for development and execution into contract opportunities. * 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. * Collaborate 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. Financial Performance * Participate in office’s project financial status meetings. * Prepare progress reports and review invoices. People Management * Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-ins 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 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team. Nonessential functions and responsibilities: * Perform other related duties as assigned

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Responsibilities

Lead high-value, complex water and wastewater projects in New Jersey, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Drive regional growth through business development, marketing initiatives, and the mentorship of project teams.