Aviation Project Leader, Client-Focused PM, ESOP

Appone; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Aviation Project Manager to lead aviation and infrastructure projects in New England. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, and guide projects from planning through construction.

This role offers ownership potential, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to influence projects for airports across the region while

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in project management (aviation, transportation, civil/site, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects.
• Experience working on airport projects or terminal facilities is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship management.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers and technical staff.
• Interest in client relationship management and business development.
• Familiarity with the New England market, including funding sources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NH, MA, ME, CT, RI, or VT.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across aviation, civil/site, planning, and/or environmental.
• Serve as primary client manager, developing a thorough understanding of client needs, priorities, and long-term goals.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical excellence and quality delivery.
• Guide and mentor engineers and technical staff across teams.
• Support workload planning, staff development, and the continued growth of the New England team.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and client engagement.
• Represent MJ at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Aviation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Aviation Project Manager to lead aviation and infrastructure projects in New England. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, and guide projects from planning through construction.

This role offers ownership potential, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to influence projects for airports across the region while