Office Leader - Transportation

JMT is seeking an energetic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as Office Leader for our Roanoke, VA office. This role oversees all aspects of the office, including staffing, business operations, marketing, and strategic planning, with a focus on developing our transportation; buildings and facilities; and water, environment, and energy business in the Roanoke and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as JMT’s executive leader in the Roanoke area and surrounding markets, leading collaboration, development, and implementation of the strategic plan while building, inspiring, and supporting outstanding teams.
• Marketing & Business Development:
  • Maintain existing client relationships and develop new clients, with a focus on VDOT, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, public works departments, and government agencies in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.
  • Ensure client satisfaction with JMT services.
  • Oversee proposals, procurement schedules, and business development activities in collaboration with marketing staff.
• Project Oversight:
  • Manage contracts and provide oversight of Project Managers.
  • Monitor and manage project financials, including performance and invoicing.
  • Forecast administrative staffing and facility needs for the office.
  • Review design and production work to ensure it meets professional and company standards, including ISO:9001-2015.
  • Maintain professional licensure in Virginia and supervise the production of construction documents, studies, and reports. Seal/sign construction documents as appropriate.
• Financial Performance:
  • Ensure overall profitability and financial performance of the office.
  • Collaborate with JMT Regional and Corporate Managers to support work-share and business development efforts.
  • Coordinate staff resource assignments with regional offices.
• People Management:
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with firm policies and applicable laws.
  • Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints or resolve problems.
  • Lead and manage team members through continuous performance management, including setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meetings, and coaching to support growth and development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Master’s degree in engineering (preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia.
• 20+ years of industry experience, including supervisory, project management, and business development.

Pay

$210,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Schedule

This position is primarily in-person within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking.