Sr. Project Manager - Federal & Private

Barge Design SolutionsKnoxville, TN
Hybrid

About The Position

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead multi-discipline design teams responsible for executing projects within our Federal Market sector and Private Market Sector. Projects may include Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Interiors (DOI) or other federal government agencies as well as projects through private developers, commercial, energy and industrial market sectors. Our project managers own the project from inception to completion and are responsible for delivering quality solutions, maintaining relationships with our clients, providing leadership for our project teams, and overall project success. Projects can be design-bid-build, design-build RFP development, or design-build delivery methods. Periodic travel to project sites may be required. The ideal candidate will be in the Knoxville area.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural engineering from an accredited program or relevant degree required.
  • 10+ years’ of related experience in multi-discipline facility design/project management required.
  • Experience with Federal agency project delivery required.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance (DOE Q Level).
  • Strong design and technical credibility.
  • Excellent oral, written and graphical communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage concurrent projects and deadlines.
  • Strong teambuilding skills.
  • Able to collaborate with other design disciplines.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) preferred.
  • Experience with design-build projects preferred.
  • Experience with NQA-1 quality assurance processes is preferable.
  • LEED AP BD+C, PMP or other relevant certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as primary agent between client and project team coordinating events, leading client meetings, internal project meetings, and delivery of final projects to clients.
  • Executes project management procedures and best practices.
  • Provides technical guidance and resolves project problems.
  • Leads project scope, schedule, and budget management on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Assists sales team in business development efforts.
  • Delivers project excellence.
  • Mentors and builds employee capabilities and trust.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
  • Meets profitability goals in support of Barge’s business and strategic plan.
  • Periodic travel to project sites and/or Barge offices may be required. Expected time on travel is less than 25%.

Benefits

  • employee-owned company
  • certified Great Place To Work®
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