Project Lead - Engineering

JT4; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead relatively small projects of low to medium complexity within government contracts. You will support daily activities, assist with budget and schedule management, and ensure compliance with policies and government requirements.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and PMP or CAPM within one year. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and a valid driver’s license. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s or higher degree, or equivalent experience.
• Must obtain PMP or CAPM within specified timeframe.
• Knowledge of resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, quality processes, configuration management, and goal measurement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with government stakeholders.
• Must qualify for and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project/Program Managers with daily conduct of large projects/ programs.
• Develop, review, and approve project documentation and budgets.
• Manage project risk and schedule; monitor and re-plan as needed.
• Provide status through reviews and document lessons learned.
• Recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to meet project requirements.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

WMS tools

Job description

Company Profile

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

Job Summary - Essential Functions/Duties

Using basic knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting Company and customer requirements. Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Assist Project and/or /Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
  • Make priority determinations
  • Develop, review, and approve project documentation
  • Maintain established project portfolio
  • Establish, execute and report on project budget
  • Manage project risk
  • Monitor/control and re-plan project
• Provide project status through project/program reviews
  • Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
  • Administer Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
• Follow company and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting required budget
• May be required to recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements
• Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Performs other related Project assignments as requested
  

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $91,000 to $120,000 annually.

Note:

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. This position may require travel.

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

Must have a bachelor’s or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to eight years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.

Certification Requirement: Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment a PMP certification. Candidates who do not yet meet the experience requirements for PMP certification must obtain a CAPM certification within one (1) year of employment.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.