Successfully manages assigned projects to meet contract requirements and client expectations facilitated by Salas O’Brien’s core values.
Effectively communicates plans, statuses, and deliverables with client personnel (Contracting Officer and CO Representative) and project stakeholders, including site personnel and facilities operations and management.
Makes decisions independently and represents Salas O’Brien with customer contacts to plan, coordinate, and manage projects while resolving conflicts.
Understands each project scope, goals, and constraints.
Understands and visualizes the customer’s goals and expectations.
Seeks clarity where client requirements and customer expectations are not clear.
Communicate with all project stakeholder as necessary to successfully complete projects on-time and within budget.
Manages project team meetings and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings.
Manages internal cross discipline coordination, primarily between in-office mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) and civil/environmental staff and other Salas O’Brien and external teaming partner/subcontractor/subconsultants.
Generates project reports using Salas O’Brien-provided hardware and software.
Manages meeting minutes from meetings for both internal and external discussions.
Develops and maintains project schedules (Gantt chart format in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet)
Performs quality control oversight throughout the project.
In partnership with other Salas O’Brien staff including the Project Management Office, provides direction to project team members and consultants that ensure their work meets client expectations.
Leads and attends monthly PM reporting meetings.
Establishes a tailored project management plan (PMP) for each project.
Develops, reviews, and continually maintains the budget and schedule on each project.
Maintains compliance with project specific standards, practices, and quality expectations as documented by clients and Salas O’Brien procedures.
Supervises and provides performance feedback to peers and subordinates.
Ensures information identified as sensitive is handled in a secure manner.
Promotes and represents the firm in a professional manner.
Actively seeks new business development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
Minimum seven (7) years technical experience in an engineering/construction environment.
Minimum five (5) years of project management experience (federal or aerospace experience preferred).
Proficient in project management disciplines, including critical path, negotiation, cost control, cost estimating, risk management, contract management, and communication.
Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM) reporting and invoicing.
Project management certification preferred (for example, PMP or IAPM).
Proficient with Microsoft 365, Windows, and SharePoint/Teams.
Proficiency with engineering software applications preferred, including Bluebeam, CAD, Revit, and Creo.
Valid/unrestricted Real ID driver license
Current US Passport
Must be a US Citizen for security clearance requirements.
Active/Interim or ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost controlcost estimatingrisk managementcontract managementearned value managementcritical pathnegotiationquality controlproject scheduling

Soft Skills

communicationdecision makingconflict resolutionteam leadershipstakeholder managementbusiness developmentorganizational skillsclarity seekingperformance feedbackprofessionalism

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)International Association of Project Managers (IAPM)