Project Manager

Markon•Town of Niskayuna, NY

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager to lead and support teams delivering complex capital and infrastructure projects across a large, operational campus environment. This role may function as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager depending on experience and project needs. The position supports modernization efforts for facilities including office buildings, laboratories, utilities, and mission-critical infrastructure, all within a highly regulated, government-operated environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage large-scale projects from planning through execution in a stable setting with limited travel.

Requirements

Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD secret clearance to be considered.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle
Experience defining project scope, execution strategies, and developing cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans
Experience managing projects within evolving budgets and government funding cycles
Experience navigating formal governance and approval processes, including preparation of decision documentation
Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Experience overseeing contractors and subcontractors in regulated environments
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead teams through complex constraints within structured regulatory frameworks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment in managing changing budgets, priorities, and approval processes
Ability to solve practical infrastructure and facility challenges on active sites
Leadership presence with ability to align matrixed teams
Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated follow-through
Experience delivering capital projects within complex campuses, industrial sites, or government facilities
Experience with office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects
Familiarity with formal approval and funding processes
Experience in contractor and subcontractor management
Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, and change control

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projects
Define project scope, develop execution strategies, and establish cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans
Adapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles
Guide projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including preparation of decision packages and submittals
Coordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholders
Oversee general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environment
Identify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and existing infrastructure challenges
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project execution practices