Associate Vice President – Construction Management & Design
M&J Engineering
Lead planning, design and construction of capital projects across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Rockville, MD
Office Full-Time
Company Size
347 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Construction Management
Engineering Design
Special Inspections
Technology
General Construction
Environmental and Planning
Cyber Security
Water
Role
What you would be doing
proposal development
compliance audits
crm forecast
budget management
contract negotiation
pipeline management
- Lead account planning, capture strategies, teaming (primes/subs), and proposal development.
- Mentor mid-level directors, managers, and engineering professionals across engineering and operations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and conduct regular audits.
- Partner with marketing/proposals to craft persuasive technical and management write-ups and compliant submittals.
- Manage all future work in the DMV region, including budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
- Align departmental actions with M&J’s business plan and vision.
- Implement engineering policies, standards, and security measures.
- Maintain CRM hygiene and provide regular forecast, KPI, and capture status updates to leadership.
- Ensure projects are completed within budget and efficiently.
- Negotiate contracts and coordinate contractor work.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships and lead initiatives to expand market share.
- Coordinate with recruiting to identify and onboard qualified engineering and technical staff to meet project and client needs.
- Build and manage a 12–24-month pipeline; monitor RFP forecasts, attend industry days, and coordinate pre-RFP positioning.
- Oversee and direct construction management and civil engineering design teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Identify, qualify, and develop new business and staff augmentation opportunities across DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, WMATA, MWAA, and VRE.
- Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities.
- Oversee recruitment, daily workflow, and project plan approvals.
What you bring
pe license
bachelor’s
master’s
15+ years
business development
dmv experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Proven experience working with DMV agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, WMATA, MWAA, or VRE.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and complex projects.
- Experience mentoring engineering professionals and managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering management or project leadership in the region, particularly Virginia and Maryland.
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation and infrastructure regulations.
- Minimum of 3 years managing operations and business development in the civil engineering/construction management industry.
- Minimum of 5 years managing operations and business development.
- Experience in business development and client relationship management.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in DC, MD, and VA.
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- 20+ years of experience in the civil engineering/construction management industry.
- Familiarity with DMV procurement processes.
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Company
Overview
Tens of millions
Annual Revenue
Reflects steady financial stability and mid-sized firm agility.
236M Project
MTA Queens Midtown Tunnel
Served as prime contractor for one of their largest public works projects.
- Began as a two-person firm and quickly grew into a full-service engineering and construction management group.
- Expanded regionally with offices across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, California, and Washington, D.C.
- Delivers diverse projects—ranging from complex highway and tunnel infrastructure to civic buildings and environmental systems.
- Specializes in multi-discipline consulting, environmental engineering, construction management, and technology integration.
Since 2010
Annual Tradition
The firm has hosted its Annual Ugly Sweater Contest every year since 2010.
- Community is at the heart of MJ, from project collaboration to annual traditions like salsa/queso cook-offs, holiday ugly sweater contests, and Valley Cat baseball outings.
- MJ has a longstanding tradition of monthly social events, including cornhole tournaments, ice cream socials, cook-off competitions, spirit week, and company lunches and outings.
- MJ employees are committed to giving back to the local community through initiatives like the CANstruction competition, Future Cities, Chamber Angels, and Toys for Tots.
- Teamwork and growth are central to daily life at MJ, with a focus on mentoring, career-long learning, and creating an environment where employees can thrive as individuals and teams.
- Innovation is a key focus at MJ, with employees using the latest tools and technology, and new ideas always encouraged.
- No explicit company sustainability strategy, net‑zero target or environmental goals listed on public website.
4.5/5 rating
Glassdoor Employee Rating
The company's Diversity & Inclusion rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on anonymous employee feedback.
26.8% higher
Sector Comparison
The company's Diversity & Inclusion rating exceeds the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector average by 26.8%.
- Gender-specific Glassdoor ratings: Men 3.9★ (6 ratings), Women 3.9★ (count unspecified).
- Sexual orientation (Heterosexual) rating: 3.9★ (5 ratings); LGBTQ+ not rated.
- Disability status: Non‑disabled 4.0★ (7 ratings); People with disabilities not rated.
- Parental status: Not a Parent or Caregiver 4.2★ (5 ratings); Caregivers/Parents/Guardians not rated.
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