Program Manager

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This on-site role requires strong leadership to coordinate staff and customer representatives, ensure timely delivery, and manage budgets.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of engineering/architecture and project management experience, PE or RA licensure, and PMP is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Preferred: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited university.
• Highly Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Registered Architect, with a minimum of ten years of related experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering or architecture and project management.
• Proficiency in business standards, engineering standards, and project controls tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex project management and team leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Strong client relationship management in complex situations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate authority, and coach and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and communicate task and project orders, scope, and estimates.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while coordinating the entire onsite team.
• Ensure successful resource planning and execution of the contract, to ensure the contract is performing to the standards established in the contract performance work statement.
• Supervise and guide direct reports, including A&E Managers, Construction Supervision/Inspection Managers, GIS Manager, and the onsite team.
• Foster synergies between individual work requests to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client relations

Microsoft Office

PE/RA registration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

PMP certification

Job description

Work Location: Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering project assignments at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This critical role ensures the successful delivery of services on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong leadership abilities, with a focus on seamless coordination between staff and Customer representatives.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive and communicate task and project orders, scope, and estimates.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while coordinating the entire onsite team.
• Ensure successful resource planning and execution of the contract, to ensure the contract is performing to the standards established in the contract performance work statement.
• Supervise and guide direct reports, including A&E Managers, Construction Supervision/Inspection Managers, GIS Manager, and the onsite team.
• Foster synergies between individual work requests to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Education/Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited university.
• Highly Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Registered Architect, with a minimum of ten years of related experience
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering or architecture and project management.
• Proficiency in business standards, engineering standards, and project controls tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex project management and team leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Strong client relationship management in complex situations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate authority, and coach and mentor team members effectively.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the unique opportunity to work onsite at MSFC, contributing to projects that make a difference in the space industry. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in every aspect of project execution.

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