Construction Manager

M&J Engineering P.C.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is seeking a Resident Engineer to serve as the consultant’s on-site senior representative and primary liaison with MDOT SHA on transportation projects in Maryland.

You will oversee construction management and inspection for highway and bridge work, directing staff and ensuring compliance with plans and permits. The role requires a PE in Maryland, 10–15 years of experience in CEI/CMI, and strong knowledge of MDOT SHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland or reciprocity.
• 10–15 years of experience in transportation construction management or construction inspection.
• Experience leading CEI/CMI teams on highway/bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site senior representative and liaison with MDOT SHA, contractors, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Oversee construction management and inspection for highway, bridge, and transportation projects.
• Direct and supervise project staff including engineers, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, permits, and MDOT SHA standards.
• Lead progress, coordination, and partnering meetings with MDOT SHA and contractors.
• Review schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Approve daily reports, inspection reports, and quantity documentation.
• Oversee progress payments, change orders, and contract modifications.
• Resolve field issues related to design conflicts and sequencing.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and traffic maintenance.
• Maintain project documentation in MDOT SHA systems.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Team leadership

MDOT SHA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

M&J Engineering, D.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 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 Aff… 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. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Aff…

M&J is seeking Resident Engineers to serve as the Consultant’s senior on-site representative and primary liaison with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Consultant’s senior on-site representative and primary liaison with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), contractors, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide overall management and administration of Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services for highway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Direct and supervise all project staff including Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and specialized inspection personnel.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, contract requirements, environmental permits, and MDOT SHA standards.
• Conduct progress meetings, coordination meetings, and partnering meetings with MDOT SHA and contractors.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review and approve Daily Work Reports (DWRs), inspection reports, and quantity documentation.
• Oversee preparation of progress payment estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and force account documentation.
• Coordinate resolution of field issues including design conflicts, construction sequencing issues, and contractor claims.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, environmental regulations, and maintenance of traffic operations.
• Ensure proper project documentation and records management in MDOT SHA electronic document management systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in transportation construction management or construction inspection.
• Experience managing CEI/CMI teams on highway or bridge construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of MDOT SHA construction specifications, standards, and contract administration procedures.

Preferred

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Prior experience serving as Resident Engineer on MDOT SHA or similar DOT projects.
• NICET Level IV certification.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification.
• OSHA 30
• Work zone safety training and traffic control certification.

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.