Project Manager I

Virginia Commercial Space • Wallops Island, VA

1d • $67,602 - $88,206 • Hybrid

About The Position

A project management position that oversees and coordinates MARS projects of all differing levels. This includes, but is not limited to, construction projects for the expansion, improvement, and major modifications to MARS infrastructure, and cradle to grave coordination of permits and approvals for assigned projects. Responsible for overall project management related to cost, schedule and performance of assigned projects. Responsible for compliance with applicable licenses, regulations, and directives in the conduct of assigned projects. Position requires a strong, technically orientated construction management background. Works directly with customer, support contractors, and MARS technical and management staff in a team environment to ensure the delivery of projects on time, within cost budgets, and quality/performance requirements.

Requirements

• No job-related experience required with Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
• PMP Certification plus 1yr relevant experience
• 2+yrs of relevant project management experience with no associated education degree/certificate
• Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management-related processes and regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and MS Project
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Adaptability
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Awareness
• Ability to walk, kneel, or crouch may be required.
• Employee conveys information and ideas clearly, both orally and in written English.
• Anticipates, prevents, identifies, and solves problems in the workplace.
• Assimilates complex information. Listens to, comprehends, and clarifies concerns and issues raised by colleagues and clients.
• Works well in stressful, high-pressure work environment.
• Maintains composure and objectivity.
• Is respectful.
• Works with diverse personalities and levels.
• Exercises a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data, documents, correspondences, and other information.
• Handles multiple priorities and adapts to frequent change.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associates Degree - preferred
• SharePoint experience preferred
• PMP strongly preferred
• Emergency situations may present unpredictable scenarios, not anticipated in this job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders, engineers, and technical staff on a major project, providing assistance to assure technical, cost, and schedule deliverables.
• Works directly with the customer, support contractors, and MARS management/technical staff to ensure all projects are completed according to mission requirements.
• Ensures all plans, specifications, safety policies, and environmental procedures are implemented and followed throughout entire span of project to ensure compliance and satisfaction with all MARS customers.
• Generates project activity schedules, track activity progress against schedule, develop cost budgets for projects, track project costs, ensure performance and quality metrics are met, and provide reports to the assigned Supervisor.
• Manages and coordinates obtaining all required permits and approvals for the conduct of assigned projects and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and directives in the conduct of those projects.
• Conducts frequent field inspections and reviews of project activities to assess conformance with design and operational requirements and to identify deficiencies. Make formal reports of findings for inspections and reviews to the Assigned Supervisor.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned projects safely and efficiently within allocated budget/schedule in accordance with MARS safety, quality assurance, cleanliness, and certification policies and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree