Federal Infrastructure Project Manager I

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson, Lincoln-based firm, is seeking a Project Manager I to lead and support federal infrastructure projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, define scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation, ensuring compliance with UFC, DoD, VA standards and contract requirements.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, manage risks and changes, and support proposals and project controls to deliver successful outcomes for government facilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE license is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering or design projects from planning through delivery; federal project exposure is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, documentation, and basic project financials.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, follow established project management practices, and elevate risk or changes appropriately.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals across disciplines and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined-scope federal projects and support larger or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with defining and communicating project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in coordination with technical teams, clients, and contractors.
• Track project progress, resource needs, costs, and financial performance; identify variances and communicate potential impacts to the project manager or appropriate leader.
• Help organize project teams by aligning technical expertise, assignments, and schedules with project goals and federal requirements.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned project matters while maintaining clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other applicable federal standards, contract requirements, and established quality procedures.
• Identify potential risks, scope changes, schedule concerns, and additional costs; document issues and assist with developing mitigation strategies.
• Assist with contracts, change documentation, billing coordination, and other project administration under the guidance of more experienced project managers.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate routine project meetings; document decisions, action items, responsibilities, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain project records and assist with the preparation and delivery of project documentation, including design plans, specifications, correspondence, cost information, and performance records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Client service

Project coordination

Education

PE license

Job description

Olsson, Lincoln-based firm, is seeking a Project Manager I to lead and support federal infrastructure projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, define scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation, ensuring compliance with UFC, DoD, VA standards and contract requirements.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, manage risks and changes, and support proposals and project controls to deliver successful outcomes for government facilities.