Project Manager

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Project Manager to join our team, in support of our federal government client - the Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Border Patrol Air and Marine - Program Management Office (PMO).

We provide facilities, infrastructure, and related support services to the DHS CBP BPAM PMO. The PMO manages real property, engineering, acquisition and environmental management for buildings and structures nation-wide.

Responsibilities

• Manages the budget, schedule and requirements of multiple concurrent construction projects

• Liaises between project managers, other governmental entities, upper management and international border partners.

• Supports project planning, production, quality, project financial, and staff direction and oversight, and providing deliverables under the task order

• Manages client interface at the COTR level

• Reports on project progress and respond to inquiries about projects from client management and Congress. Interface regularly with stakeholders to Project Managers, and other U.S. Government agencies and components

• Manages the budget, schedule and requirements of multiple concurrent projects. Liaise between project managers, USACE, other governmental entities, upper management and international CBP partners to ensure that projects align with the goals of each stakeholder

• Develops scopes of work and project requirement packages for new projects in the portfolio; this involves working with stakeholders to determine the requirements of the project and liaise with the technical experts who can develop project strategy/solutions (engineering, environmental, real estate, and cost estimates) for these requirements

• Assists government stakeholders to create and manage the budgets and schedules and prioritizing of current and future year construction project plans for the program

• Resolves urgent, time sensitive or unforeseen issues that arise in construction projects related to funding, project coordination and construction issues

• Provides risk management baseline and manage contingency execution

• Monitors program funds and execute financial transactions in the government financial system

• Reports on program progress, issues and resolutions

• Coordinates with government stakeholders to ensure seamless transition from new project completion/capital asset formation to M&R coverage

• Chairs meetings, IPTs and other working groups as required

• Works with stakeholders to develop requirements packages for new construction projects

• Produces risk management quantitative assessments and status reports

• Develops and delivers weekly status reports and other ad hoc reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 5 years of experience in performing project management activities

• RSMeans

• Possess a proven experience developing and maintaining working relationships with high level officials and technical experts

• Ability to conduct analytic assessments of work plans and progress reports and identify strengths and weaknesses

• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• RSMeans experience

• Familiar with Microsoft office suite of programs, especially MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Familiar with website design and construction software programs like SharePoint or Adobe

• Experience working in a fast-based, analytical environment

• Travel may be required up to 30%

• Must be able to obtain CBP Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed CBP Background Investigation clearance preferred

• DHS Experience is preferred

• PMP desired

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.