McFarland Johnson (MJ) is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP), innovative infrastructure consulting firm, specializing in planning, design, engineering, and environmental services. Recently named a Best Firms to Work For and a Hot Firm by the Zweig Group for being one of the top 100 fastest-growing A/E/C firms, MJ's employee owners seek to change our world for the better through sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions.
We are a people-centric company guided by the belief that employee-owners are more committed to delivering quality services which creates a unique culture that strives on employee-owner retention, diversity, and growth.
MJ's highly respected and growing Environmental Division is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our aviation client base and expanding market sectors. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with our senior aviation and environmental technical experts, drive innovative solutions for our clients, and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
We seek a talented senior project manager with 10+ years' experience working in environmental consulting, preferably with experience in airport planning and experience with aviation projects. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental solutions, experience with public presentations for agencies, review boards, and/or commissions is needed to succeed in this role.
Why Join MJ?
- Flexible Location: Based on your qualifications, you can work from any of our preferred offices in Concord, NH, Acton, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Saratoga Springs, NY, or Binghamton, NY.
- Career Growth: Partner with industry leaders and technical experts to manage multifaceted projects and create unique client solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Engage with fellow employee-owners and clients in a communicative and team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead aviation and/or transportation projects requiring compliance with various state and federal regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Direct, manage, and coordinate with technical support team to deliver high quality technical reports and documents.
- Supervise, motivate, and support the career growth of technical staff.
- Maintain regular communications with Regional Division Directors.
- Track deadlines for environmental documentation and grant applications.
- Foster relationships with agencies such as the FAA, USACE, and state environmental agencies.
- Develop aviation and environmental scope and fee documents in anticipation of Independent Fee Estimates.
- Present at industry conferences, webinars and/or symposiums.
- Promote the unique MJ culture and assist with recruitment efforts.
- Maintain and/or acquire licenses and certifications that are required or desired for the MJ client base.
- Assist and/or lead the preparation of NEPA documents, permit applications and technical writing.
- Conduct QA/QC to NEPA documents, environmental studies, and permit applications.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Engineering, and/or a directly related field.
- Ten plus years of environmental consulting experience.
- Working knowledge of airport planning and experience with aviation projects.
- Five plus years of public presentation experience before agencies, reviewing boards and/or commissions.
- Strong project management skills, including scope and fee preparation, invoicing, budget management, subconsultant management, project team management, and client communication.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience in business development, proposal writing, and preparing contracts.
- Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Desired (but not required) certifications: Professional Geologist (P.G.), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP), ENV SP and/or LEED AP, PWS, CPESC, CPSWQ and/or QAWB.
What MJ Offers:
- Competitive salary and incentive payment plan/bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off including Parental Leave
- Fully contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) match
- Technical training and professional development opportunities
Pay Range
MJ is committed to ensuring a culture of fair and equitable compensation for all our valued employee owners. The pay range listed in this posting is an approximation and representation of our good faith effort to provide the anticipated salary range. The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to the candidate's work location, relevant experience, educational background, licensure or certifications, and capabilities compared to the requirements of the advertised position.
Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 per year
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join MJ and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to innovation, engineering excellence, and client satisfaction.