SME/Senior Project Manager-level expert

M&J Engineering 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 Engineering 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.

This on-call role serves as an SME/Senior Project Manager-level expert ready to step in for high-stakes scheduling task management and emergency response. Youll support WMATA leadership with research analysis quality control and strategic communication for complex scheduling and project controls. Perfect for a seasoned professional who can lead under pressure and operate with discretion.

• The on-call SMEs will be equivalent to a Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for assisting with scheduling task management and emergency and critical events on an as needed basis. The need for senior level SMEs and areas of expertise will be as needed for the duration of the project.
• Support WMATA VP and/or Task Manager with research analysis quality control scheduling and communications related to task order management annual scheduling customer impact criteria and project controls and complex scheduling programs; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience managing teams of schedulers and complex scheduling programs.
• A minimum of five (5) years of construction engineering related or rail maintenance experience;
• Ability to work periodically in the field around operating equipment and field / construction experience or within a Control Room Environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to work across multiple departments and manage conflict;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organization and proactive communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 full suite of applications and Primavera 6 (P6);
• Ability to evaluate and develop complex schedules;
• Ability to read and understand WMATA rail service maps power diagrams and train operations power switching orders and power outage tags;
• Must be highly proficient with Adobe Acrobat and Visio to create drawings and maps;
• Experience with rail construction or maintenance;
• Familiarity with WMATA standard processes and procedures; and
• Familiarity with WMATA operations and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or above in construction construction management or a related engineering field; and
• Experience with TILOS scheduling software and Procore.

Salary Range

$140000 to $175000 annually depending on experience

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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.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity with the intent to further the Companys Affirmative Action commitment. 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 Affirmative Action Plan.