Project Engineer/Project Manager

PlanIT Group, LLC; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Massachusetts is seeking a seasoned Control Account Manager to oversee AP programs, maintain the IMS, and coordinate material procurement and kitting. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, schedule integrity, and process improvements across defense projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in project management, and an active Secret clearance to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience building relationships across functional teams.
• Secret clearance required to start.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for AP
• Maintaining and updating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans
• Acting as the primary material procurement liaison for AP, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations
• Identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution, efficiency, and improve documentation quality.

Skills

PM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Advanced Programs. Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Test Equipment (ATE) programs; ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans. Act as primary material procurement liaison for Advanced Programs, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations. Identify and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution efficiency and improve documentation quality. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for AP
• Maintaining and updating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans
• Acting as the primary material procurement liaison for AP, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations
• Identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution, efficiency, and improve documentation quality.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience building relationships across functional teams
• Secret clearance required to start
• Microsoft Office experience
• SAP experience is a plus
• 3+ years of Project Management experience

Desired Skills

• Project Management proficiency and experience with Earned Value Measurement (EVMS).
• Experience working in defense company with engineering or manufacturing background.
• Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Clearance required to start. Please only submit candidates with an active clearance.