Regional Water Resources Lead

Overview

Lead regional water resources strategy, client relations, and project delivery in PA & OH.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• budget oversight
• client relations
• stormwater design
• drainage modeling
• watershed planning

Tasks

-Develop, coach, and manage water resources teams across the region -Drive financial success by assisting with the management of budgets, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and increasing profitability across regional projects -Interview and make recommendations for hiring staff for the practice -Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients (e.g., state DOTs, municipalities, etc.) -Collaborate with office and service line leaders to align regional staffing and operations -Support, mentor, and elevate project managers and technical staff in water-resource deliverables -Act as a technical authority on water resources projects: stormwater management, drainage design, modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM, ICPR), permitting, restoration, MS4 compliance, and watershed-scale planning -Participate in internal leadership teams; contribute to cross-regional initiatives -Guide proposal development and marketing efforts to secure new projects and expand regionally -Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback to foster professional growth -Lead regional strategy: grow presence in PA & OH water resources markets, identify opportunities, and coordinate growth plan with office leaders and practice leaders

Requirements

• hec-ras
• swmm
• civil 3d
• pe license
• 12 years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment -Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills -Self-starter with full ability to operate independently with substantial autonomy -Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening -Strong knowledge of permitting processes, stormwater regulations, MS4 compliance, TMDL, and regional environmental guidelines -Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and design software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS) -Experience working with local clients at the state, county and municipal level -Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources engineering, with prior leadership, project management, or business development roles -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA and OH or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months. -Capable of building successful team relationships with foundation of trust and respect, and maintaining positive coworker relationships -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field -Ability to motivate and inspire others

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About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

-A small planning, engineering, and surveying firm was founded in 1971 in Maryland. -Expanded into public-works and transportation engineering in the late 1970s. -Evolved into a multimodal transportation specialist and later diversified into buildings, water/wastewater, utilities, and technology throughout the 1980s and 1990s. -Blends consulting, design, and construction management across transportation, water, buildings, environment, and utilities. -The merger with Clark Nexsen bolstered offerings in planning, design, architecture, engineering, and construction nationwide.

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Security Clearance

-must successfully complete and pass jmt's motor vehicle screening.