ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or master's degree in engineering with relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration with project management experience
3-5 years of engineering experience or 1-3 years with a master's degree
Experience leading diverse project teams and managing engineers and technicians
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Strong financial data analysis skills
Expertise in project management principles, including earned value analysis
Responsibilities
Provide project leadership in the Facilities Department as directed by the Branch Manager
Oversee construction projects of varying sizes and complexities
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
Report project health to management and stakeholders
Coordinate multiple contractors and project stakeholders
Utilize project management software to support execution
Act as a working project lead to ensure project success
Benefits
Opportunity to work at NASA's White Sands Test Facility
Engagement in multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects
Collaboration with diverse contractors and stakeholders
Professional development in project management techniques
Exposure to advanced project management tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for managing multimillion-dollar infrastructure and construction projects involving multiple contractors ensuring they meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals while coordinating people, resources, and compliance requirements. The Project Lead must be familiar with Earned Value Management reporting requirements and be able to mitigate cost and schedule challenges.
This position will be located in Las Cruces, NM at NASA's White Sands Test Facility in the Facilities Department.
Responsibilities
Work in the Facilities Department, providing project leadership as assigned by the Branch Manager.
Provide project management, leadership, and oversight for construction projects of varying sizes, complexities, and customer requirements.
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
Report project health to management and customers.
Lead and coordinate multiple contractors and project stakeholders.
Use project management techniques and software, including Microsoft Project, to support project execution.
Serve as a working project lead, as needed, to maintain project success and meet schedule and delivery commitments.
Qualifications
Education and experience:
ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering and three to five years of related engineering experience; or
Master's degree in engineering and one to three years of related engineering experience; or
Bachelor's degree in business administration and three to five years of directly applicable project administration and project management experience.
Experience leading projects of varying sizes and managing groups of engineers and technicians.
Proficiency with common business software tools, including the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
Strong ability to research and analyze financial data.
Expertise in project management principles and practices, including earned value analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and management.
About Sierra Lobo, Inc
Sierra Lobo, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering, technology development, and mission operations solutions to the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. The company has been providing innovative solutions to its customers since 1993. Sierra Lobo has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services and products to its customers. The company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible solutions to meet their needs. Sierra Lobo is headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, and has additional locations in Houston, Texas, and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
