Structural (Bridge) Project Manager

At JMT, we’re thriving as a 100% employee-owned firm with more than 2,800 dedicated professionals nationwide. For more than 50 years, JMT has provided multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related consulting services to public and private clients throughout the United States. Our employee-owners are the foundation of our success, and JMT continues to be recognized as an industry leader. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s 2026 list of the Top 500 Design Firms and continues to be recognized among the nation’s leading transportation design firms.

Join Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a dynamic 100% employee-owned firm seeking a Project Manager to lead transportation and infrastructure projects from our Hunt Valley, MD office. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships, and help deliver solutions that improve the communities we serve. Enjoy ownership perks such as our ESOP program, caregiver leave, professional development opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, and a custom career framework. We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $175,000/annually, a 3/2 hybrid work schedule, flexible hours, affordable benefits including Health/Vision/Dental, and company-paid life insurance.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading project teams, coordinating technical disciplines, managing client expectations, and ensuring delivery of high-quality work on schedule and within budget. You will serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, support project planning and execution, mentor staff, and help strengthen JMT’s reputation for responsive service, technical excellence, and practical solutions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction support, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.

• Serve as the primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and support responsive communication throughout the life of each project.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, planners, technical specialists, subconsultants, and support staff.

• Develop and manage project work plans, staffing plans, budgets, schedules, invoicing, and change management documentation.

• Coordinate preparation of technical deliverables, contract documents, cost estimates, specifications, permits, and construction phase services.

• Monitor project performance, identify issues early, and implement practical solutions to maintain quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

• Mentor and support staff development while encouraging collaboration, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client meetings, scope development, and pursuit strategy.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong project management skills, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and change management.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical work across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

• Strong communication and client relationship skills, including the ability to present project status, resolve issues, and manage expectations.

• Working knowledge of transportation infrastructure project delivery, including design criteria, agency requirements, contract documents, and construction phase coordination.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while maintaining quality, schedule, and profitability.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited university.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in transportation, infrastructure, structural, or civil engineering project delivery.

• 3+ years of managing projects, project teams, coordinating with subconsultants, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland.

• Experience delivering projects for state, local, or federal transportation agencies.

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal project management training.

• Experience working with the Maryland Department of Transportation, MDTA, local Maryland agencies, or other transportation clients.

• Experience supporting proposals, client presentations, scope development, and fee negotiations.

Working Conditions

This position is based primarily within an office setting, offering a comfortable and well-maintained environment. Most work is performed while seated; however, it may require occasional standing and walking. The office is modern, clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled. No hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc., are present in our office environment.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Caregiver Leave Program

• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Career Development Programs

• And more…

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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