Senior Project Manager – Federal Engineering/Architecture

Location: Severna Park, MD (with remote and hybrid options)

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

An experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee and coordinate various engineering and architecture projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day project and client management for multi-discipline engineering and architecture design and technical support services for federal projects and teams from the initial planning through the construction phase. The portfolio of work includes a wide variety of project sizes with a focus on vertical structures and healthcare projects.

Role on the Team

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Operations and lead project teams in the implantation of design and engineering services for federal government clients. Technical staff will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Supervision & Oversight

• Lead teams of technical engineers, designers, and project managers to achieve quality standards, high client satisfaction, and achieve business objectives
• Facilitate team communication, coordination, and collaboration
• Collaborator with, and mentor less experienced employees
• Work with teams across business lines, in remote locations and manage relationships with subcontractors
• Evaluate progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and staff utilization
• Monitor and maintain team moral
• Support Company goals and objectives as required by executive management
• Project Management & Coordination
• Working with project teams throughout all phases of the project to obtain client satisfaction and financial project performance
• Communicate with clients and project teams, including public agencies
• Development and management of project schedules and budgets
• Implement quality assurance plans

Business Development and Proposals

• In conjunction with Company Executives, successfully develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute project(s)
• Business development and marketing support for proposals and presentations
•  Reporting & Documentation
• Review project status reports summarizing project activities and progress
• Review and verify monthly financial close project information, including accounts payable accruals, revenue accruals, and invoice status

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering or architecture design, construction management, environmental science, project management, or other related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience on Federal Government engineering or architecture projects with US Department of Defense, GSA, VA, USDA, DHS, DOI or other federal agencies
• Excellent strategic, analytical, client management, and problem-solving skills
• Technical Expertise
• Minimum 5 years leading and supervising technical staff in design, construction management, or assessment on projects over $20M in construction value
• Extensive federal contracting experience, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), Construction Quality Management (CQM), etc.
• Design Build experience or other alternative delivery methods
• Proficiency in design standards, RFI response, contract compliance, construction oversight, and project documentation
• Expertise in design, project management and business software tools, such as CAD, SKM, Bluebeam, ProjectTeam, ProCon, Sharepoint, MS Project, Deltek, CostPoint, GovWin, DropBox, etc.

Certifications 

• Licensed Professional Engineer or AIA Architect Preferred
• PMP Certification (optional)
• LEED Accreditation (optional)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (optional)
• NICET, NACE Level II, or other nationally recognized certification
  

Travel

· Travel is estimated at 15-20%, but will vary based upon project requirements

Citizenship

· U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

· Sponsorship is not available for this role