Design / Build Project Manager (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Chinook Systems; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design/Build Project Manager to lead complex projects in a remote capacity. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems, alongside exceptional communication and leadership skills. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact energy security solutions for critical facilities. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that combines technical expertise with project management, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept to completion.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and manage project tracking and analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma with additional experience

Tools

Business Tools and Databases

Job description

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated candidates with the opportunity to join a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

The Work:

As a Design / Build Project Manager, you will report to the Design Build Line of Business Manager and be responsible for the high quality delivery of one or more projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. You will prepare proposals, project estimates and work plans using prior experience and company methods and tools for planning and estimating projects. You will monitor projects daily to track progress against the schedule, resolve risks/issues, and manage project changes. We’re looking for a team player that will maintain a strong discipline of planning, organizing, managing budgets, resources and processes in order to achieve project expectations; someone who is courteous and service‐oriented, and has the capability to prepare and effectively present project presentations and reports to the company and clients.

This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites up to 30% of the time. Due to the location of the majority of our clients, candidates in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States are preferred, especially candidates in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Take projects from the original concept through final completion.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external team members, and clients.
• Direct and supervise all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Manage the technical direction of various projects through all phases of design, execution, testing, and transition.
• Understand the needs of projects, stakeholders, team issues and risks.
• Trust your team and delegate responsibilities as necessary and appropriate.
• Conduct project meetings and take responsibility for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong time and schedule management for both you and your team.
• Manage the integration of subcontractor tasks and track and review subcontractor deliverables.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate win‐win solutions.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Make presentations to management on project updates.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Maintain files, databases, and spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.
• Network and acquire follow-on business associated with assigned projects.
• Cultivate relationships and utilize professional networks inside and outside the company.
• Support new business development by leading standard proposals or assisting with major proposals.
• Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 6 years of directly relevant experience. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires sound technical knowledge and knowledge of industry best practices for complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls systems in commercial / federal applications.
• Requires strong ethics and integrity.
• Proficiency of business tools and databases.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing people.
• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to crawl to get to wherever a problem is so that you can see it for yourself.
• Applicants must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.