Engineering Office Leader

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.

JMT is seeking an experienced leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as Office Leader for our Washington, DC office. The Office Leader will provide leadership for the DC team, strengthen client relationships, support business growth, and develop a high-performing office and its future leaders.

 The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the DC-area transportation or water-energy-environment market, excellent communication and relationship-building skills with employees, clients, partners, and leadership, and a genuine commitment to developing people and building teams.

 Compensation for this position is $190k - $260k, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

 Benefits

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 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the DC office by establishing a clear vision, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, and promoting accountability, trust, and mutual respect.
• Coach and mentor multidisciplinary professionals, creating an environment that encourages continuous learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the development of emerging leaders.
• Provide effective people management through thoughtful hiring, clear expectations, ongoing performance feedback and recognition, appropriate accountability, and constructive resolution of employee concerns.
• Promote collaboration across disciplines and with JMT’s Herndon and Vienna offices.
• Manage contracts and provide oversight of Project Managers.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve project questions.
• Support the financial performance and operational success of the office.
• Forecast administrative staffing, and facility needs for office. 
• Oversight and development of proposals, procurement schedules and business development activities in collaboration with marketing staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, as well as develop new clients in the Washington, DC market.
• Represent JMT in the DC market and strengthen the firm’s reputation and presence in the region.
• Support growth across JMT’s transportation, water-energy-environment, building and infrastructure and related services.
• Collaborate with Area, Regional and Corporate leadership to support work-share and advance JMT’s strategic goals

 Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.