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INTRODUCTION
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.
JMT's Richmond, Virginia Highways Team is seeking a Project/Program Manager to be responsible for marketing, developing, and managing comprehensive project objectives for highway/roadway projects and programs including development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Types of projects and programs include standalone projects, task order programs, program management services, general engineering consultation, and innovative procurement projects (design-build, P3, etc.).
Compensation for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and directs preparation of invoices
- Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
- Develops and manages scopes of service to meet client goals and needs
- Establish project pricing and budgets
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Manage subconsultants
- Manage assignment of projects and tasks
- Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist with production tasks as required for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings, etc.)
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Identify and monitor long-term program management and major project pursuits
- Assist management in decisions relating to investing in program management pursuits
- Assemble and lead teams for pursuits of projects and programs
- Mentor/train less experienced staff
- Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
- Recent knowledge of VDOT design criteria/manuals and procedures, and CADD design software (Open Roads Designer and/or Microstation with 3D modeling experience)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- CAPM or PMP
- Experience working with local clients at the county, state, and Federal level
- Project management and business development experience
- Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
- Technical expertise in multiple areas of transportation engineering such as NEPA, traffic, stormwater, ADA compliance, roadway design, structural design, landscape design, etc.
- Experience with ISO certified Quality Management programs
- 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.
BENEFITS
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
JMT's Richmond, Virginia Highways Team is seeking a Project/Program Manager to be responsible for marketing, developing, and managing comprehensive project objectives for highway/roadway projects and programs including development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Types of projects and programs include standalone projects, task order programs, program management services, general engineering consultation, and innovative procurement projects (design-build, P3, etc.).
Compensation for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and directs preparation of invoices
- Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
- Develops and manages scopes of service to meet client goals and needs
- Establish project pricing and budgets
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Manage subconsultants
- Manage assignment of projects and tasks
- Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist with production tasks as required for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings, etc.)
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Identify and monitor long-term program management and major project pursuits
- Assist management in decisions relating to investing in program management pursuits
- Assemble and lead teams for pursuits of projects and programs
- Mentor/train less experienced staff
- Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
- Recent knowledge of VDOT design criteria/manuals and procedures, and CADD design software (Open Roads Designer and/or Microstation with 3D modeling experience)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- CAPM or PMP
- Experience working with local clients at the county, state, and Federal level
- Project management and business development experience
- Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
- Technical expertise in multiple areas of transportation engineering such as NEPA, traffic, stormwater, ADA compliance, roadway design, structural design, landscape design, etc.
- Experience with ISO certified Quality Management programs
- 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.
BENEFITS
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing projects from initiation through delivery
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall delivery methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Project Lead Job Search
Quantify scope on your resume
Project leads get filtered out when their resumes list duties instead of outcomes. Rewrite each bullet to show team size, budget managed, and whether the project finished on time and on scope. Reviewers need to see the scale you've operated at.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to delivery method
Hiring managers in tech-heavy shops expect Agile and Scrum fluency, while construction and infrastructure employers want Waterfall and schedule-management depth. Read each job posting for methodology signals and adjust your resume language to match before you apply.
Build a portfolio of project artifacts
A strong project lead candidate brings redacted samples: a project charter, a risk register, a stakeholder communication plan. Even one polished artifact shows you understand what the role actually produces, not just that you've held the title.
Prepare a structured situational story
Most project lead interviews include at least one scenario question about a project that went off-track. Prepare a specific story using situation, action, and result, and name the tool or process you used to recover the schedule or scope before it became a crisis.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before your first-day offer conversation, confirm whether the role owns budget authority, headcount decisions, and go or no-go calls. Project lead titles vary widely in actual authority, and a lower-authority role rarely promotes into a higher one without a title change.
Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project leads?
The most active employers for project leads right now are DPR Construction, Clune Construction, and Cook Out Restaurants, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistent across technology, healthcare systems, and large construction and infrastructure firms.
How many project lead jobs are remote?
About 44% of project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though this varies by industry. Software delivery and IT program coordination roles carry the highest remote share, while construction, facilities, and on-site operations project leads are almost always required to be present at the project location.
How do you become a project lead?
Most project leads move into the role after building credibility as a contributor on project teams, then taking on informal coordination duties before pursuing a formal title. Earning a recognized certification such as PMP or CAPM signals readiness to employers. Demonstrating that you've owned a deliverable end-to-end, even on a small initiative, matters more than years of tenure alone.
Can you get hired as a project lead without experience?
You can break into project lead roles by leading internal initiatives, volunteer projects, or cross-team efforts that don't carry the title but require the same skills: scope definition, stakeholder updates, and risk tracking. Applying for associate or junior project lead openings is a realistic entry point, especially in industries with high project volume like IT services, healthcare operations, and professional services firms.
What does the project lead interview process look like?
Most project lead interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on methodology and past project scope, and at least one behavioral round where you walk through a project that faced a significant challenge. Some employers add a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders or ask candidates to present a sample project plan or case study before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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