Project Manager – Contract Support and Market Outreach WMATA

Overview

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.

The Project Manager will lead strategic initiatives to enhance WMATA’s contract support and market outreach efforts. This role is pivotal in aligning procurement operations with public engagement strategies—ensuring transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. The Project Manager will oversee key project and contract activities across WMATA initiatives while fostering inclusive outreach to vendors, businesses, and community stakeholders.

This position plays a central role in expanding market participation and ensuring that procurement and project delivery processes support WMATA’s commitment to diversity, local engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of contract support and outreach programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with WMATA procurement policies.
• Identify opportunities for outreach expansion and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management or public sector outreach.
• Experience managing large scale programs in construction or transit industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Benefits

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 Company’s 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.