Project Manager

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 Manager
in Bridge Design
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 push boundaries, 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 Bridge Design.
• 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.
• Experience obtaining Federal, State, and local regulatory approvals and permits.
• 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