Program Manager IIl

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commercial Space in Wallops Island, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects, expansion, and major modifications to infrastructure. You will manage cost, schedule, and performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with customers, contractors, and staff to deliver on time and within budget.

Requires a strong, technically oriented construction/ops management background and ability to lead teams; 3–5 year term limit; must be able to obtain NASA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Major: Project Management, Technical Degree or related field.
• Certifications: PMP or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads project stakeholders, engineers, and staff on major projects, providing management and support for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Works with customers, contractors, and management to ensure projects meet mission requirements.
• Ensures plans, specifications, safety policies, and environmental procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

PM software

Job description

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Full Time Wallops Island, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1159

Salary Range: $96,385.00 To $125,760.00 Annually

SUMMARY

General Description

This position oversees and coordinates projects of all differing levels. This includes construction projects for the expansion, improvement, and major modifications to VSA infrastructure, and cradle-to-grave coordination of permits and approvals for assigned projects. Responsible for managing cost, schedule and performance of assigned projects. Responsible for compliance with applicable licenses, regulations, and directives in the conduct of assigned projects. Position requires a strong, technically orientated construction and operations management background which is performed with minimal direction. Works directly with customer, support contractors, and VSA technical and management staff in a team environment to ensure the delivery of projects on time, within cost budgets, and quality/performance requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads project stakeholders, engineers, and technical staff on major projects, providing necessary management and support to assure technical, cost, and schedule deliverables.


• Works directly with the customer, support contractors, and VSA management/technical staff to ensure all projects are completed according to mission requirements.


• Ensures all plans, specifications, safety policies, and environmental procedures are implemented and followed throughout entire span of project to ensure compliance and satisfaction with all VSA customers.


• Generates project activity schedules, track activity progress against schedule, develop cost budgets for projects, track project costs, ensure performance and quality metrics are met, and provide reports.


• Manages and coordinate obtaining all required permits and approvals for the conduct of assigned projects and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and directives in the conduct of those projects.


• Conducts frequent field inspections and reviews of project activities to assess conformance with design and operational requirements and to identify deficiencies. Make formal reports of findings for inspections and reviews.


• Responsible for the completion of assigned projects safely and efficiently within allocated budget/schedule in accordance with MARS safety, quality assurance, cleanliness, and certification policies and requirements.


• Trains Project Management personnel, ensuring team coherence and growth.


• Supervises other project/program managers and other support staff as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

College: None required Bachelor's or Associate's Degree Preferred

Major: Project Management, Technical Degree or related field

Job-Related Experience

6 years relevant experience with Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

8 years relevant experience with PMP or other related industry certification

10+ years relevant project management experience with no associated education degree/certificate

Certifications: None

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of project management-related laws and policies.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Organization and attention to detail


• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs

Abilities

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.


• Ability to translate complex technical or construction-related details in clear, actionable information for senior leadership.

Physical Demands

Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. Site inspections and walkdowns will be required, therefore ability to walk, kneel, or crouch may be required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical office setting with site walkdowns and inspections being performed outdoors on typical construction site.

Must be able to obtain and maintaineligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

This position is term limited 3-5 years, dependent on continued funding.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In certain situations, employee may be asked to respond to emergencies, during work hours or outside of work hours, based on the needs of the Authority.