Regional Water Resources Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Business development management
Environmental permitting
Customer relationship building
Business development within consulting
Client rapport building
Environmental compliance
Employee relationship building
Watershed hydrology
Hydrologic analysis tools
Bachelor's degree
Environmental impact regulations
Client management
Environmental law compliance support experience
Design engineering
Environmental modeling
Environmental law in public permitting
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management
Senior leadership
Team building

Full Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: We are seeking an energetic and technically adept leader to serve as the Regional Water Resources Leader for Pennsylvania and Ohio. This senior-level role will oversee strategic growth, technical excellence, and financial performance across the water resources portfolio in this region. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, business development acumen, and deep technical expertise in water resources engineering.

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

Lead regional strategy: grow presence in PA & OH water resources markets, identify opportunities, and coordinate growth plan with office leaders and practice leaders
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients (e.g., state DOTs, municipalities, etc.)
Guide proposal development and marketing efforts to secure new projects and expand regionally

Technical & Project Oversight

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
Support, mentor, and elevate project managers and technical staff in water-resource deliverables

Financial & Operational Leadership

Drive financial success by assisting with the management of budgets, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and increasing profitability across regional projects
Collaborate with office and service line leaders to align regional staffing and operations

Team Management & Development

Develop, coach, and manage water resources teams across the region
Interview and make recommendations for hiring staff for the practice
Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback to foster professional growth

Additional Duties

Participate in internal leadership teams; contribute to cross-regional initiatives
Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support overarching firm objectives

Required Skills

Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Capable of building successful team relationships with foundation of trust and respect, and maintaining positive coworker relationships
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Demonstrate organized practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with full ability to operate independently with substantial autonomy

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA and OH or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources engineering, with prior leadership, project management, or business development roles
Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and design software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS)
Strong knowledge of permitting processes, stormwater regulations, MS4 compliance, TMDL, and regional environmental guidelines
Experience working with local clients at the state, county and municipal level
Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

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. Travel between offices within Pennsylvania & Ohio is required, as well as occasional site visits.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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