Project Manager - Federal

Clark Nexsen•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•$90,000 - $145,000

About The Position

A Project Manager in the Federal Market Sector will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing activities on single or multi-discipline projects of moderate to large scope involving architecture, engineering, planning, interior design or other areas of the firm’s practice. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Due to federal contract requirements, only candidates who meet U.S. government eligibility requirements for a Secret Security Clearance will be considered.

Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to travel is required

Responsibilities

Knowledge of Federal processes and criteria necessary to effectively lead, motivate, and communicate with a project team during scope and project execution
Working with the Principals and Design Managers to develop and present projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project
Coordinating with Federal clients to ensure successful completion of projects that may involve either new construction or renovation
Facilitating a professional and successful relationship between Federal client, contractors, and the project team
Running project meetings and participating in management meetings
Actively support Principals and Marketing in the Company’s Federal marketing and business development activities
Preparing contracts and fee proposals for review and participating in contract negotiations on large projects
Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures
Developing and managing project planning, budgeting, and critical project objectives
Verify project consultants are properly licensed and insured
Managing the work, training, and vacation of project staff
Assemble staff for project teams with input and concurrence from Principals, Department Directors, and Department Heads
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Principals and senior management
Mentoring and developing Project Managers
Perform Principal duties as assigned
Monitor scope/schedule creep for potential additional services
Provide weekly progress reports to Federal Clients
Maintain project documentation in electronic form
Assemble and maintain design discipline sheet mock-ups and work plans
Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules with input from each discipline and consultants
Facilitate project team meetings to review project scope, project progress, and schedule issues as well as team coordination, coordination with consultants, and problem solving
Review RFI and shop drawing submittal responses for appropriateness and completeness
Prepare draft monthly invoices, 12-month invoice projections and monitor accounts receivable
Review and approve project related expenses and consultant invoices
Assemble and review design “milestone” submittal deliverables and ensure completeness and quality of the submittal
Perform project closeout and archiving tasks
Schedule QC/QA reviews
Schedule and/or conduct periodic site visits during construction