Transportation Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer

McClure’s Transportation team in Maine offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a path for mentorship and growth. Based in Portland, ME, this role leads MaineDOT and municipal transportation projects from initial scoping through final design and construction, while providing opportunities to collaborate with a seasoned network of engineers and designers. The position combines technical leadership with a culture that values community impact, professional development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Employee referral program
• Wellness benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Why this role

• Mentorship from seasoned former MaineDOT staff now with McClure
• Serve as a key technical and process resource for MaineDOT and Maine Municipal projects
• Lead and support teams delivering MaineDOT and Maine Municipal projects through all design phases
• Mentor engineers and designers to elevate technical quality and consistency
• Play a meaningful role in growing McClure’s transportation practice in Maine
• Work on highly visible projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life in Maine communities
• Join a team where engineering is about improving lives as much as solving problems

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Maine transportation projects through scoping, preliminary and 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 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 ongoing development of McClure’s Maine transportation practice
• Engage with industry organizations in Maine and New England to support professional development and relationship building

Requirements

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