M&J Engineering · 4 months ago
Senior Project Manager / Director, DMV DOT, CM/Civil Engineering
M&J Engineering is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. The Senior Project Manager / Director for the DMV DOT Market is responsible for leading civil engineering and construction management efforts while driving business development across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Departments of Transportation. This role involves managing teams, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring strategic growth in the region.
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Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and develop new business and staff augmentation opportunities across DDOT, VDOT, and MDOT
Lead account planning, capture, and teaming (primes/subs), including call plans, competitive assessments, and win themes
Build and manage a 12–24-month pipeline; monitor RFP forecasts, attend industry days, and coordinate pre-RFP positioning
Partner with marketing/proposals to craft persuasive technical and management write-ups and compliant submittals
Maintain CRM hygiene (contacts, pursuits, stage gates, probabilities, next actions)
Coordinate with recruiting to line up qualified engineering/technical talent for client staff-augmentation needs
Provide regular forecast, KPI, and capture status updates to leadership; model a customer-service mindset
Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities
Cultivate strategic partnerships and lead initiatives to expand market share
Develop and generate business with major state agencies and municipalities in the DMV region
Lead and support construction management and engineering teams/projects, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
Manage all future work in the DMV region, including budgeting and strategic planning
Allocate resources to support operational and strategic initiatives
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and conduct regular audits
Communicate planning objectives and results to senior management
Oversee recruitment, daily workflow, and project plan approvals
Ensure projects are completed within budget and efficiently
Establish and implement strategic direction for engineering and development
Align departmental actions with company business plan and vision
Negotiate contracts and coordinate contractor work
Mentor staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering management or project leadership
Minimum of 3 years of managing operations and business development in the industry
Proven experience working with DMV agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, or MDOT
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and complex projects
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license in DC, MD, or VA
20+ years of experience in civil engineering/construction management industry
Minimum of 5 years of managing operations and business development in the industry
Experience in business development and client relationship management
Familiarity with DMV procurement processes
Experience mentoring engineering professionals and managing cross-functional teams
Knowledge of federal and state transportation and infrastructure regulations
Benefits
Medical, dental and eye insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Company
M&J Engineering
M&J Engineering is a civil engineering company specializing in intelligent transportation systems and construction inspection services.
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