Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Project Administrator in the West Palm Beach, Florida area. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and contract administration of assigned projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the assigned Senior Project Engineers in monitoring the financial performance of the construction project.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Direct and assign specific tasks to inspectors
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issue
• Analyze project related issues and recommend appropriate solutions
• Coordinate administrative aspects of projects including; contract reviews, contracting, scheduling, month-end processing, project accounting, project related reporting and cash management
• Assist in the planning and development of company marketing and communication materials
• Review plans for constructability and biddability
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new project proposals
• Assist in the development of RFP’s or tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Promote positive relations with contracts, vendors and consultants

Required Skills

Required Experience

• For personnel with Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management degrees:
  • Requires two (2) years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects
• For personnel without Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management degrees:
  • Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of CEI or roadway or bridge construction experience
• FDOT experience
• Active certifications as required by the client

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• FL PE

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. 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.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Delegation
• Dependability
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management
• Results-Oriented

Managerial Competencies if Applicable

• Managing Performance

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

1. Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience, business-to- business with a proven record of accomplishment.
2. High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field preferred.
3. Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and Holidays as necessary and in a non-traditional setting with limited travel.
4. Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
5. Must have strong computer skills; Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Word. Proficient in Microsoft CRM or similar Customer Relationship Management software.

KEY BEHAVIORS: 

1. Communication/Written Communication- Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations (including nonverbal communication), adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Expressing ideas clearly in documents that have organization, structure, grammar, language, and terminology in a clear and germane manner.
2. Quality Orientation/Attention to Detail- Accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking your work, processes, and tasks and organizational policy.
3. Judgment/Problem Solving- Committing an action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information learned from the customer while talking into consideration Porta Kleen policies and methods.
4. Persuasiveness/Sales Ability- Using appropriate interpersonal styles and communications methods to gain acceptance of an idea, plan, activity and ultimately a proposal from prospects and clientele.
5. Initiative- Making active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
6. Adaptability/Flexibility/Tolerance for Stress- Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people. Maintaining stable performance under pressure and/or opposition (such as time constraints or job ambiguity). Relieving stress in a manner that is acceptable to you, others, and the organization.