Water/Wastewater Section Head

Company: Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

ECM, a JMT Company, provides a full range of project delivery services for many types of projects and clients. From industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, to land development and infrastructure projects, our process-driven management methodologies and expertise help deliver projects faster, better and more cost effectively.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual, in the West Texas-Southern New Mexico region, who has the desire to lead a mature water and wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region and supporting national growth into other regions. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff.
In addition to the technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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  Coordinate strategic growth of the section with office manager and other section heads
  
  
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  Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  
  
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  Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  
  
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  Lead and contribute to the production of proposals and client interviews
  
  
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  Provide leadership to the section and mentor staff
  
  
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  Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  
  
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  Interview and hire staff for the section
  
  
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  Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  
  
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  Manage
  
  
  Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  
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  • Perform other related duties as assigned
    
    Required Skills
    
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    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
      
      Required Experience
      
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        Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
        
        
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        Professional Engineer License (Texas and ability to obtain through reciprocity)
        
        
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        15+ years' experience in specialized water/wastewater discipline
        
        
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        Project management and business development experience
        
        
        Qualifications Preferred
        
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          Experience working with local West Texas and Southern New Mexico clients at the county and municipal level
          
          
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          Supervisory experience of a consulting business or unit
          
          
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          Demonstrated industry involvement and participation in a significant manner
          
          
          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
          
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            Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
            
            
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            Business Acumen
            
            
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            Decision Making
            
            
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            Quality Service
            
            
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            Vision and Strategic Thinking
            
            
            Managerial Competencies
            
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              Managing Performance
              
              
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              Conflict Management
              
              
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              Coaching
              
              
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              Collaboration
              
              
              ECM 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.

Keywords: Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc., El Paso , Water/Wastewater Section Head, Other , El Paso, Texas