Highway Project Manager Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson United States, Tennessee, Franklin Sep 01, 2026 Highway Project Manager LinkedIn

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Category Highway Engineering

All Locations Franklin, TN

Tracking Code 26500

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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 s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including: planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget

Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee

Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan

Create and maintain project schedules

Manage subconsultants

Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals

Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders

Participate in office's project financial status meetings

Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project

Prepare progress reports and review invoices

Develop and lead in project status and presentations

Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews

Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome

Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned

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 Experience Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Professional engineer license

10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Strong presentation skills Preferred Experience CAPM or PMP

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

Experience managing multidiscipline project teams Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. 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. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. 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. #LI-SS1