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.

Position summary: Project team member responsible for: (1) providing design and construction oversite of multiple large-scale higher education projects using knowledge of general architecture/engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments as necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives defined by the client, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in strict accordance with the contract documents, (3) acting as a technical advisor to the client and other team members, (4) teaching and mentoring less experienced project managers and other team members, and (5) other tasks as may be required.

Responsible for delivering assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects
• Provide design and construction management oversight during all phases of the project
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Prepare and maintain project budgets
• Develop and implement project specific QA programs
• Manage consultants and technical resources
• Coordinate and interface with the client and project team
• Critique bid packages and assist with designer, contractor and consultant procurement
• Develop and coordinate project scopes
• Oversee and manage assigned staff
• Develop and prepare work order requests and open-end-contract task proposals
• Review and approve designer, contractor and vendor invoicing
• Assist with client invoices
• Participate in client presentations
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• 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

Required Skills

• Strong in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program
• 10+ years’ experience in a construction related discipline
• Experience working within the Higher Education University Systems within Texas

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer License
• CCM or PMP certificate
• LEED AP
• OSHA Certifications
• Experience working with public sector agencies
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with various project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 50% to 50% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required. This position will be assigned initially to Sam Houston State University who has campuses in Huntsville, Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas and will require significant onsite representation.

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.

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team