Associate Vice President – Construction Management & Design

M&J Engineering; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and eye insurance

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Rockville, MD is seeking an Associate Vice President – Construction Management & Design to lead capital projects across the DC metropolitan area. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and extensive experience in engineering management. Responsibilities include business development, team management, and ensuring project compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering management.
• Proven experience working with DMV agencies like DDOT, VDOT, and WMATA.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• 3+ years managing operations and business development in civil engineering/construction management.
• Experience with DMV agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, WMATA, MWAA, or VRE is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and construction of capital projects.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the region.
• Oversee recruitment and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Coordinate with marketing to craft technical and management submittals.
• Maintain CRM hygiene and provide regular leadership updates on KPIs and capture progress.
• Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities.
• Forge strategic partnerships and drive regional market growth.
• Oversee construction management and civil engineering design teams for DMV projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in DC, MD, and VA

Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

Proven budget, team and project management capabilities

Job description

Associate Vice President – Construction Management & Design

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi‑discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into a 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 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.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s affirmative action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law.

M&J is seeking an Associate Vice President – Construction Management & Design (AVP) to lead and oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital projects across Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. This executive role is responsible for developing strategic direction, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project execution aligns with organizational goals, and delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes on time and within budget.

Working with the FIST Lead and the Federal Strategy Lead, this executive‑level position is responsible for leading civil engineering, construction management, and business development efforts across the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia Departments of Transportation as well as other agencies, including WMATA, MWAA, and VRE. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams and projects, cultivating client relationships, and driving strategic growth across the region. The position reports to the Senior Vice President or designated supervisor.

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Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business and staff augmentation opportunities across DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, WMATA, MWAA, and VRE.
• Lead account planning, capture strategies, teaming (primes/subs), and proposal development.
• 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 and provide regular forecast, KPI, and capture status updates to leadership.
• Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships and lead initiatives to expand market share.
• Oversee and direct construction management and civil engineering design teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage all future work in the DMV region, including budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with recruiting to identify and onboard qualified engineering and technical staff to meet project and client needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and conduct regular audits.
• Align departmental actions with M&J’s business plan and vision.
• Implement engineering policies, standards, and security measures.
• Oversee recruitment, daily workflow, and project plan approvals.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and efficiently.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate contractor work.
• Mentor mid‑level directors, managers, and engineering professionals across engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in DC, MD, and VA.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering management or project leadership in the region, particularly Virginia and Maryland.
• Minimum of 3 years managing operations and business development in the civil engineering/construction management industry.
• Proven experience working with DMV agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, WMATA, MWAA, or VRE.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and complex projects.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 20+ years of experience in the civil engineering/construction management industry.
• Minimum of 5 years managing operations and business development.
• 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

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee‑owned, professional firm. To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.