Senior Project Manager

Canvas • Arnold AFB, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager mentors and trains younger employees and provides technical, engineering, procurement, contract-administration, and program/project documentation support. The role develops technical requirements for capital improvement efforts and procurements, evaluates procurement packages, recommends technical courses of action, and works with contracting personnel to address procurement needs. It also supports contract administration and project coordination, including reviewing technical documents, tracking deliverables and contractor performance, and maintaining accurate project records and schedules.

The position requires a master’s degree or an accepted experience substitution, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with six years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with four years of relevant experience. A master’s degree may be substituted with 12 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required; work may begin with an interim clearance. The role may require 5–10% travel.

Canvas describes itself as a company founded in 2007 and highlights its workplace recognition and employee benefits. Final compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or an accepted experience substitution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with six years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with four years of relevant experience.
• A master’s degree may be substituted with 12 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; work may begin with an interim clearance.
• Highly organized.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train younger employees.
• Develop technical requirements for capital improvement efforts and procurements.
• Review procurement packages for technical soundness and recommend technical courses of action.
• Work with contracting personnel to address procurement needs.
• Conduct market research to identify sources of equipment and services, including pricing and delivery information.
• Manage and organize program records.
• Develop waivers and sole-source justifications for time-critical procurements.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Provide coordination support for Industry Day events.
• Identify and use existing IDIQ contract vehicles to address procurement needs.
• Assess the availability of equipment and services from GSA distributors to expedite procurements.
• Review Statements of Work for equipment and services to support vendor research and identify potential sources.
• Process AF-3000 submittal forms and transmit them to Air Force contracting.
• Forward deliverables to appropriate personnel for review and approval.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and calls, as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and monitor efforts.
• Review design mail-outs and attend design meetings as needed.
• Review contract Statements of Work to develop or refine submittal requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and monitor construction activities for adherence to approved designs.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools for contractor submittals, CLIN claims, invoicing, deliverables, and past-due items.
• Support verification and validation of contract deliverables, including reviewing concrete strength results and witnessing mandrel testing.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain hardcopy documentation according to defined processes.
• Post selected electronic records to online repositories and help maintain record sets on shared drives and SharePoint sites.
• Participate in project status meetings and calls and provide meeting minutes.
• Provide inputs to and monitor overall project schedules.
• Prepare Information Release Authorizations to facilitate document transmittals to contractors, suppliers, and other approved outside organizations.
• Support preparation of briefing packages.
• Draft and update program and project documents, such as Project Charters and Project Management Plans, ensuring they meet specified guidance and templates.
• Help maintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and outcomes.
• Assist with identifying and documenting decision authorities and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-funded basic life insurance.
• Company-funded short-term and long-term disability.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate 100% vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement for training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Spot awards for exemplary individual performance.
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior