At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you’ll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve. Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together. About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Managerin Bridge Engineering to join our widely respected and growing Transportation Division in our Freeport, ME Office location. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for a career-minded professional interested in joining our award-winning firm and becoming part of our employee-owned culture of performance and client satisfaction. Why Join MJ? - Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ’s culture in our annual employee survey.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success – you own your future.
- Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that promote innovation, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
- Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences, we invest in your growth every step of the way.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead a growing local team of bridge engineers with support and mentorship from Bridge Practice leadership.
- Oversee all aspects of highway structural inspection, design, load rating, and construction support for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, sign structures, etc.
- Manage multidiscipline projects and meet agreed-upon budgets and schedules.
- Make public presentations.
- Perform quality control reviews.
- Assist with the development of staff including workloads, training, and career planning, potential for supervisory role.
- Develop or review all aspects of engineering studies including data collection, models, plans, and estimates.
- Work with state or municipal clients on Bridge infrastructure projects, including the design and management of public state, county, and city/town projects.
- Developing new and existing client relations and business development opportunities.
- Assist with proposal preparation to secure new work.
- Serve as local Bridge Discipline lead on pursuits and opportunities.
- Represent MJ at industry and professional society events.
Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering minimum, Master of Science desirable.
- Professional Engineer license required with the ability to apply for comity in other states.
- 10+ years of progressive Bridge engineering analysis, design, and project management experience.
- Project experience with MaineDOT required.
- Ability to be a self-starter and work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to foster business development relationships.
- Public presentation experience required.
- Strong business development skills and experience are a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent track record of financial success, delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team, develop and maintain client relations, and meet project demands and schedules.
Benefits & Perks: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.
- Performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
- Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference: Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.
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