Project Manager

CSEngineering

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • 8+ years of experience in program/project management or related disciplines
  • Expertise in defense logistics and distribution operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead teams in complex government environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior lead with full contract performance authority
  • Manage planning, budgeting, and execution of projects
  • Develop strategies to meet budget, schedule, and performance goals
  • Drive operational efficiency using defense logistics expertise
  • Act as the liaison between government and contractor personnel
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of leadership
  • Manage project scope and resource changes through structured processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off policies
  • Potential for CONUS and OCONUS travel
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager
**Future Opportunity**

CSEngineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team! This role will provide senior-level project oversight and strategic leadership across complex logistics, distribution, and supply chain programs in a government environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project management experience, a deep understanding of defense logistics distribution operations, and a proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive budget, schedule, and performance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Senior Project Manager will serve as the on-site senior lead, providing strategic direction and full contract performance authority while acting as the principal liaison between contractor personnel and government leadership.
  • Carry out established planning, budgeting, and program execution functions for designated projects to ensure all deliverables meet performance requirements and objectives
  • Develop and implement strategies to attain budget, schedule, and performance goals across a multitude of varying, complex projects managed simultaneously
  • Apply expertise and experience in defense logistics distribution operations to drive operational efficiency and mission support
  • Serve as the principal point of contact between the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (KO), and corporate management on all contract performance matters
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and facilitation skills across all levels of government and contractor leadership
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and resource changes through structured change control processes
  • Maintain and attain professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) throughout the period of performance
  • Prepare and deliver program status reporting, briefings, and documentation to government leadership as required


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: DSS approved facility clearance required
  • Bachelor's or master's Degree in program/project management, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain management, finance, or business administration/management
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - must be maintained throughout the period of performance
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in program/project management, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain management, finance, or business administration/management disciplines
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in defense logistics and distribution operations
  • Proficiency with the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and lead teams in a complex, multi-project government environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior experience supporting DLA Distribution or similar defense logistics support contracts
  • Experience managing CONUS and OCONUS logistics support operations
  • Familiarity with government contract performance management and COR/KO coordination

Location: Harrisburg, PA with potential CONUS and OCONUS travel as required

CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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