Project Manager II

Role overview Manage federal engineering and design projects, taking responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality on smaller or lower-risk assignments while supporting larger project teams as needed. The work spans planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical government facilities, with close attention to federal standards and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities - Form and lead design teams, matching technical expertise to project goals and federal requirements. - Define project scope and coordinate schedules and budgets with technical teams, clients, and contractors. - Track costs and financial performance, manage contracts and change orders, and support negotiations and billing coordination. - Serve as a main contact for clients and stakeholders and help ensure work meets applicable federal standards. - Identify risks, scope changes, and cost impacts; develop mitigation steps and maintain project records. - Lead project meetings and quality planning, oversee technical documentation, contribute to proposals, and mentor colleagues in project management practices.

Requirements - At least six years of progressively responsible project experience in architecture, engineering, or construction. - Active Professional Engineer license. - Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering federal projects, such as work for defense or veterans’ agencies. - Knowledge of federal design standards, acquisition processes, contracts, and project financials. - Strong leadership, communication, organization, client service, negotiation, and decision-making skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities and complex regulations while supporting team development and sound consulting operations.

Benefits and work setup Flexible arrangements, including remote options, are described. The source also cites professional development, teamwork, a retirement plan match, wellness programming, and— for full-time employees—health, vision, dental, paid time off, and possible performance-based bonuses.