Senior Buildings/Facilities Project Manager

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) seeks a Senior Buildings/Facilities Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary building projects in Hollywood, Florida. You will guide proposals, design, permitting, construction administration, and closeout, while growing client relationships and expanding MJ’s Florida presence.

The ideal candidate has a structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering background with a Florida PE license and 10+ years of consulting/AE experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Active Florida PE license or eligibility to obtain Florida licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, multidisciplinary A/E services, building systems, or facilities project delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing directly to technical design and production.
• Strong understanding of consulting project economics, including scopes, fees, labor budgets, invoicing, and change management.
• Excellent client communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, including proposals, scopes and fees, design, permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and risk while keeping clients informed and teams aligned.
• Coordinate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and specialty disciplines to deliver complete, coordinated designs.
• Contribute to technical design and production work within your discipline, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reviews.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, managing expectations, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities to support additional needs.
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor budgets, invoicing, scope changes, and additional services.
• Lead multiple projects or a client program while balancing deadlines, resources, and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, airports, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and other owners.
• Support regional growth through repeat business, new client relationships, proposal development, and participation in interviews and presentations.
• Mentor staff, support technical development, and collaborate with Facilities leadership on staffing and project pursuits.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Technical writing

Seller-doer mindset

Education

Structural/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Active Florida PE license

Job description

Senior Buildings/Facilities Project Manager

EOE Statement Our employee owners come to MJ for the variety of project work and stay for the people they work with on those projects! Our people set MJ apart and drive our success for our clients. MJ provides an inclusive environment and rewards employee owners' hard work. Our culture of innovation and collaboration fosters creativity and encourages employees to do their best work.
MJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Applicants who wish to apply for an open position with MJ who require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact MJ's Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to request assistance.

Category Facilities

Description

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you’ll own your future. We’re a 100% employee-owned infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Our people-first culture is built on collaboration, shared ownership, and opportunities to grow. When you join MJ, you become an employee-owner with a direct stake in our success.

We’re looking for a Senior Buildings/Facilities Project Manager to join our Facilities Division in Hollywood, Florida. This role combines project leadership, client relationship development, and hands-on technical work. You’ll guide multidisciplinary building projects from proposal through construction, support design and production within your area of expertise, and help expand MJ’s presence in Florida.

The ideal candidate brings strong consulting engineering experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn successful project delivery into lasting client relationships. A structural engineering background is preferred, though candidates with mechanical or electrical engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why You’ll Love Working at MJ

• Employee Ownership: Share in the company’s success through our fully funded ESOP.
• Career Growth: Help shape a growing Facilities practice while advancing your technical and leadership skills.
• Meaningful Projects: Deliver building and facility improvements that support the communities we serve.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a firm certified as a Great Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, including proposals, scopes and fees, design, permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and risk while keeping clients informed and teams aligned.
• Coordinate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and specialty disciplines to deliver complete, coordinated designs.
• Contribute to technical design and production work within your discipline, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reviews.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, managing expectations, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities to support additional needs.
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor budgets, invoicing, scope changes, and additional services.
• Lead multiple projects or a client program while balancing deadlines, resources, and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, airports, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and other owners.
• Support regional growth through repeat business, new client relationships, proposal development, and participation in interviews and presentations.
• Mentor staff, support technical development, and collaborate with Facilities leadership on staffing and project pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Florida PE license, or an active PE license with the ability to obtain Florida licensure promptly.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, multidisciplinary A/E services, building systems, or facilities project delivery.
• Demonstrated success managing projects through the full lifecycle, including design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing directly to technical design and production.
• Strong understanding of consulting project economics, including scopes, fees, labor budgets, invoicing, and change management.
• Excellent client communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, make sound decisions, and address project risks proactively.
• A seller-doer mindset, with experience building relationships and generating repeat work through strong project delivery.

Preferred Experience

• Structural engineering and building design experience.
• Established client and professional relationships in South Florida or the broader Florida market.
• Experience with aviation facilities, municipal/civic buildings, K–12 schools, higher education, healthcare/senior living, federal facilities, or occupied-building renovations.
• Experience managing ongoing client programs or multiple projects for a single owner.
• Additional PE licenses that support work across MJ’s markets.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Fully funded ESOP and 401(k) plan match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Bring your technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationships to a team that values your ideas and gives your work purpose. Join MJ in Hollywood, Florida, and help shape the future of our Facilities practice while you #ownyourfuture.

This position is currently accepting applications.