Project Manager - DoD/Government

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS:

- Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the installation efforts of company and/or subcontractor personnel.
- Responsible for the successful completion of assigned projects on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements and prescribed quality standards.
- Develop clear understanding of all contract requirements and negotiate all installation subcontracts.
- Controls inventory of equipment and parts.
- Coordinates all system training, optimization, testing, and acceptance.
- Prepare budgets, reports, and scheduling for each project assigned.
- Prepares Technical Proposal Bids and Quotes for Systems Integration, as needed.
- Ensures the profitability and customer satisfaction of the project.

SKILLS:

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years experience in project management.
- Prior technical background of 5 to 7 years experience as an Engineer, senior technician, Project Leader, or similar experience is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully apply advanced project management skill in such areas as customer relations, team building, Matrix management, project planning, conflict resolution, and budget.
- Capable of developing detailed project status reports and conducting formal customer briefings.
- Quote activity, ensuring service quotations are correct, and writing and administering subcontracts.
- Experience in developing Statement of Work (SOW) for vendors, and able to manage vendors
- Has knowledge of proper installation procedures and can determine proper quality installation workmanship.
- Able to manage complex teams with team members and customers remotely dispersed
- Must have good technical writing skills and computer skills
- Computer skills capable of working with databases, Outlook, MS Office and Project.
- Knowledge and ability to use project management software is critical.
- Experience managing and implementing Department of Defense (DoD) contracts like the Navy and Marines would be excellent, or contracts with Department of Homeland Security.
- Experience with DoD Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRL) would be beneficial

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

- Each PM must have a personal background that would allow issuance of a US Government Security Clearance and be willing to submit to a detailed background investigation for Department of Defense and other Federal Government Agencies Security Clearances.
- An Active Secret clearance is desirable.
- Potential for travel away from home & living at a domestic project site for extended periods