Transportation Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer

Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer

Transportation MaineDOT

Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible/Remote

Design the Future. Build a Region. Make Lives Better.

McClure is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in Maine. This is a high impact leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to help guide project delivery, mentor engineers, and play a meaningful role in expanding McClure’s transportation presence across the state.

This role is intentionally flexible and can be tailored to an experienced Project Manager or a Senior Project Engineer ready to step into expanded leadership responsibilities.

You will work closely with firm leadership, project managers, and engineers on meaningful Maine transportation projects from early scoping through final design and construction. This role offers a strong balance of leadership, collaboration, and hands-on technical involvement in a growing and supportive environment. We offer flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and a culture that values initiative, collaboration, and professional growth.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead teams, mentor engineers, and help build something meaningful in Maine, this role is for you.

Why This Role?

• Have the unique opportunity to be mentored by seasoned, former MaineDOT staff that are now working for McClure.
• Serve as a key technical and process resource for MaineDOT and Maine Municipal projects across the firm.
• Lead and support teams delivering MaineDOT and Maine Municipal projects through all phases of design.
• Mentor engineers and designers while elevating technical quality and consistency.
• Play a meaningful role in growing McClure’s transportation practice in Maine.
• Work on highly visible projects that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life in Maine communities.
• Join a team where engineering is more than numbers, it’s about making lives better.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support Maine transportation projects through scoping, preliminary design, final design, PS&E, bid support, and construction phase services.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and external stakeholders to deliver high quality projects.
• Participate in and lead project milestone reviews and coordination meetings with MaineDOT and municipal partners.
• Assist with workload planning, scheduling, and technical task delegation in coordination with project managers.
• Serve as a primary internal resource for MaineDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Lead and support QA/QC efforts, including reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with MaineDOT, AASHTO, and applicable federal and municipal requirements.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits for MaineDOT and Maine Municipal work.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Contribute to internal training and the continued development of McClure’s Maine transportation practice.
• Engage with industry organizations in Maine and across New England to support professional development, knowledge sharing, and relationship building.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of professional transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Maine or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects in Maine.
• Strong proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads and related Bentley transportation design products.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through multiple design phases.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and professional liability considerations.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and communicate complex technical information effectively.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with locally administered federal aid projects in Maine.
• Experience with the Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine municipalities a plus.

Why McClure?

At McClure, we’re more than engineers. We’re problem solvers, partners, and community builders. Founded in 1956, we’ve built a legacy of delivering transportation solutions that make lives better.

As part of our growing Transportation team, you’ll be on the front lines of expansion in Maine, with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth. This role offers meaningful autonomy, trust, and the ability to influence how projects and teams operate as the Maine practice continues to grow.

At McClure, making lives better isn’t just a slogan, it’s how we approach our work, our clients, and our people. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee referral program, wellness benefits, and more

Ready to help us build something great in Maine?
Join a team where your experience matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

McClure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Required)
• Transportation Engineering: 7 years (Required)
• Civil engineering: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer in Maine (Required)

Work Location: In person