Jobs · Management · New York

Senior Project Manager ' Aviation / Civil / Structural

McFarland Johnson · Buffalo, NY · 2 mo ago
Management$120k–$165k/yrFull-time

Career Growth

Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.

Collaborative Culture

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork.

Employee Ownership

Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success – you own your future.

Innovation & Impact

Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.

Professional Development

Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences, we invest in your growth every step of the way.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Shape the Next Generation

Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Leadership Trajectory

  • Clear path to Regional Director with influence over strategy, growth, and team development
  • Opportunity to help build and shape MJ’s Western NY presence

Diverse Project Portfolio

  • Airport projects, including terminal facilities
  • Civil/site development
  • Structural systems

Entrepreneurial Platform

  • Opportunity to help build and shape MJ’s Western NY presence

People-Centric, High-Performance Culture

  • Collaborative
  • Growth-focused
  • Built on long-term success

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across the public and private sectors of aviation, civil/site, and/or structural disciplines
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and identifying growth opportunities
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical excellence and quality delivery
  • Guide and mentor engineers and technical staff across teams
  • Partner with leadership to expand our footprint in Western NY and the Northeast
  • Represent the firm at industry events and within key aviation/infrastructure organizations

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project management (aviation, transportation, civil/site, structural, or similar)
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects
  • Experience working on airport projects, including terminal facilities, is a plus
  • Interest in client relationship management and business development
  • Familiarity with the Northeast market, including funding sources
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY (or ability to obtain)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field

Benefits & Perks

  • $120,000 - $165,000 base salary with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave
  • Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities

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