Federal Project Manager

O'Brien Engineering & Architecture

• $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Desire to learn and contribute to challenging projects.
  • Interest in mentoring less experienced team members.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or architecture discipline; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years leading projects for military or federal agencies required.
  • Strong communication skills and excellent time management abilities.
  • Experience in design management is necessary.
  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project requirements, design schedules, and budgets.
  • Define and develop project scope with clients.
  • Develop and negotiate fee proposals effectively.
  • Conduct client meetings and on-site evaluations.
  • Estimate labor hours and calculate direct costs competitively.
  • Monitor budgets and track project schedules closely.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders to secure repeat business.
  • Identify project deviations and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Ensure deliverables meet both client expectations and contractual requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Simple IRA with 3% matching contributions.
  • Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance included.
  • Basic Disability Insurance coverage.
  • Adoption Assistance Program available.
  • Educational Assistance Program offered.
  • 8 Paid Holidays plus additional PTO.
Full Job Description
Project Manager Responsibilities
  • Manage multidisciplinary project requirements, design schedules, and budgets.
  • Assist in defining and developing project scope.
  • Develop and negotiate fee proposals
  • Conduct client meetings and site visits.
  • Estimate labor hours, calculate direct costs, and establish competitive but healthy project fees.
  • Monitor budgets, track schedules, and measure quality benchmarks.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to expand OEI's client base and secure repeat business.
  • Identify deviations from established project scope, schedule, or budget and implement timely corrective actions.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements and client expectations.


Project Manager Qualifications
  • Demonstrated desire to learn, grow, and contribute to challenging and rewarding projects.
  • Strong interest in mentoring and leading less experienced team members.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years experience leading projects for the military or other federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Veterans Affairs) is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent time management abilities.
  • Design management experience.
  • Registered Architect (RA/AIA) or Professional Engineer (PE, Mechanical or Electrical), a plus
  • Past experience working for the DOD/DOW in a project management role a plus.


Project Manager Benefits:If you believe you have the qualifications and experience and are interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you. OEI offers competitive salary and benefits including:
  • Medical, vision, dental
  • Simple IRA with 3% matching,
  • Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance
  • Basic Disability Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • 8 Paid Holidays in addition to PTO

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