Assistant Vice President, Construction Management & Design

M&J Engineering • Boston, MA

133d • $200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

M&J Engineering, P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors. M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations. The Assistant Vice President oversees and directs construction management and civil engineering design teams at M&J. This leadership role ensures timely project completion, adherence to design requirements, and alignment with company standards. The position reports to the Senior Vice President or designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in engineering management or project leadership and 20 years of experience in the civil engineering/construction management industry.
• Proven experience working with Massachusetts agencies such as MassDOT, MBTA, or Massport.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and complex projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Familiarity with City of Boston, and City of Cambridge procurement processes.
• Experience mentoring engineering professionals and managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation and infrastructure regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and generate business with major state agencies and municipalities in Massachusetts (e.g., MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, MWRA, City of Boston, City of Cambridge).
• Lead and support engineering teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage all future work in Massachusetts, 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.
• Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships and lead initiatives to expand market share.
• 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 M&J’s business plan and vision.
• Implement engineering policies, standards, and security measures.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate contractor work.
• Mentor mid-level directors and managers across engineering and operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and eye insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees