Onsite Team Lead

Lindahl Reed; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Disability and replacement options

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Lindahl Reed is hiring an Onsite Team Lead / Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary technical services team supporting the operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, and life-cycle support of meteorological observing systems, software, laboratory equipment, and related infrastructure.

This key position will be the primary day-to-day contact for customer leadership, accountable for quality, timeliness, coordination, and execution of all team activities while ensuring safety, security, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field required.
• 4+ years of experience supervising technical test and evaluation projects involving meteorological sensors, software, and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Experience identifying, assessing, communicating, and mitigating program and operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite leadership and oversight for all assigned work; coordinate multidisciplinary personnel and ensure work aligns with customer objectives.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customer leadership and maintain availability during business hours.
• Collaborate with customer representatives to develop task plans, staffing allocations, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; monitor execution and communicate concerns.
• Prepare weekly progress reports detailing work performed, technical progress, schedule status, risks, and recommendations; lead progress reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Requirements analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

MS/PhD or recognized PM certification

Job description

Experience: 4+ years of experience supervising technical test and evaluation projects involving meteorological equipment and systems.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field; an advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) or recognized project management certification may also satisfy the requirement.

Date Updated: August 24, 2026

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the health, energy, and environmental markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges – now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is hiring an Onsite Team Lead / Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary technical services team supporting the operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, and life-cycle support of meteorological observing systems, software, laboratory equipment, and related infrastructure. This key personnel position will be accountable for the quality, timeliness, coordination, and execution of all team activities and will serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customer leadership.

The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader with hands-on experience managing technical test and evaluation work in a mission-focused environment. The candidate will translate customer priorities into actionable work plans, coordinate staff across multiple functional areas, manage schedule and performance risks, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and resolve issues under pressure while maintaining high standards for safety, security, quality, and professional conduct.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide onsite leadership and oversight for all assigned work; coordinate multidisciplinary personnel, assign and prioritize activities, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer objectives.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customer leadership. Maintain availability during established business hours and respond promptly to requests for discussion, technical problem resolution, or corrective action.
• Collaborate with customer representatives to develop task plans, staffing assignments, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor execution, identify dependencies, and communicate potential schedule, cost, quality, or performance concerns early.
• Prepare clear weekly progress reports summarizing work performed, technical progress, schedule status, travel, risks, concerns, and recommendations. Lead recurring progress reviews and keep stakeholders informed of team performance and emerging issues.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field; an advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) or recognized project management certification may also satisfy the requirement.
• At least 4 years of experience supervising technical test and evaluation projects involving meteorological sensors, software, and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, including work planning, staffing, scheduling, milestone management, performance tracking, and corrective action.
• Experience identifying, assessing, communicating, and mitigating program and operational risks in a technical environment.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams; build productive stakeholder relationships; negotiate priorities; resolve conflicts; and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-ready status reports, technical progress summaries, schedules, and recommendations using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work onsite, communicate fluently in English, safeguard sensitive information, comply with applicable facility safety and security requirements, and obtain any role-related technical or laboratory certifications required after hire.

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Company provided Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Disability and Replacement benefit options
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional and Educational Development
• And other benefits Paid Time Off (PTO)

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may requirespecial credentialing, clearance, and accessas a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in terminationofyour employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Lindahl Reed complies with pay disclosure requirements for applicable cities and states.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.