Project Manager

Chenega Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a Project Manager in Albuquerque, NM, who will manage contract requirements and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least five years of protective force experience, strong communication skills, and valid security clearance. The role involves leading personnel, overseeing operations, and maintaining quality assurance standards. This position is contingent upon contract award and requires collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of protective force experience with DOE or similar.
• Experience managing and supervising security contracts.
• Secret security clearance required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact with the CO and/or COR.
• Lead overall project management task performance.
• Assign work schedules and oversee daily operations.
• Review work discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit required reports in accordance with contract.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to manage personnel in a regulated environment

Tools

MSWord

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Project Manager serves as the Contractor’s principal point of contact and the authorized interface with the CO and/or COR. The PM is responsible for the overall management, supervision and execution of all contract requirements, ensuring performance objectives, quality standards and compliance obligations are consistently met. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor’s primary point of contact and authorized interface with the CO and/or COR.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for all project management task performance.
• Formulate, implement and enforce work standards and operational procedures.
• Assign work schedules and oversee daily operations to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Supervise personnel and ensure appropriate staffing, performance and accountability.
• Review work discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to research, develop and maintain compliant procedures.
• Prepare, review and submit all required reports and documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Communicate organizational policies, objectives and goals to personnel.
• Establish and administer quality assurance programs to ensure attainment of all project performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOE, federal and contract-specific requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of protective force experience, preferably with DOE or similar entity.
• Demonstrated experience in management, supervision and implementation of security contracts.
• Proven ability to manage personnel, schedules and performance in a regulated or secure environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Secret security clearance granted by the Defense Security Service pursuant to the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and the NISP Operating Manual (NISPOM) prior to starting work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as primary interface with Government contracting officials.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to use a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.