Project Manager

Salas O'Brien•Baltimore, MD

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Project Manager At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Job Summary: The Project Manager serves as the primary interface with our Department of the Navy clients, responsible for managing client relationships, leading project execution, and delivering high-quality analytical and strategic products. This role requires a balance of project management discipline, executive-level communication, and analytical problem-solving to support the development and execution of Public-Public and Public-Private partnership initiatives under Title 10 authorities. The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, facilitates senior-level meetings and working groups, and translates complex financial, real estate, and policy considerations into actionable recommendations for government decision-makers. The Project Manager will work with the Program Manager on monthly project reports, financial reporting, project tracking, and client management to ensure project timeline, scope, and budget are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent
5-8 years of work experience
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships in a consulting or government environment
Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, with experience briefing senior stakeholders
Proven ability to lead projects and teams in dynamic, ambiguous environments
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience synthesizing complex data into clear recommendations

Nice To Haves

Preferred military experience
Experience supporting DoD, Department of the Navy, or federal clients (strongly preferred)
Background in real estate, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, or financial analysis (preferred)
Experience briefing Flag/SES-level leadership
Experience with Title 10 authorities, P3/P4 partnerships, or federal real estate
Consulting background (Big 4, federal consulting firms, etc.)
Military or prior DoD civilian experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for Navy clients, maintaining strong, trust-based relationships
Lead engagements with senior military and civilian leadership, including O-6/GS-15 and above
Facilitate and lead high-visibility meetings, workshops, and briefings
Develop and deliver executive-level briefings (PowerPoint, decision memos, white papers)
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations
Confidently present to large and senior audiences
Lead and manage a team of SMEs across financial, real estate, and policy domains
Own project delivery across scope, schedule, and quality
Provide direction, feedback, and mentorship to junior staff
Lead COA development, feasibility analysis, and financial modeling
Structure ambiguous problems and guide teams toward defensible solutions
Synthesize data into decision-quality insights
Work with the Program Manager on monthly project reports, financial reporting, project tracking, and client management to ensure project timeline, scope, and budget are met.