Project Manager

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions in the United States seeks an experienced Project Manager for the National Park Service’s ESP program. The role focuses on design and construction project oversight, storm recovery support, and coordinating with multiple parks.

The candidate will manage projects up to $5 million, prepare plans and cost estimates, and ensure timely, compliant deliverables under the Southeast Regional Office guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in Project Management in design and construction.
• Professional license in discipline (engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, etc.).
• Experience managing A/E projects from design through construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Southeast Regional Office with project management for storm recovery efforts.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for facility repair projects.
• Prepare spend plans and track costs across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Park staff to ensure compliance and timely submissions.

Skills

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Education

BA/BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

ID: NPSSER-009-011, Location: Atlanta, Program: NPS, Wage/Hr: $48.00, Hours/Week: 25, Minimum Age: 55

Qualifications

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Project Management in Design and Construction environment OR BA/BS Degree in Engineering (including but not limited to Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Civil, Environmental), Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Construction Management

• Enrollee shall have and maintain a professional license appropriate for their discipline (engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, etc). Experience in managing A/E projects from design through construction.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook

Duties

Enrollee will support Southeast Regional Office with project management assistance related to storm recovery efforts involving repair, replacement, and hardening of park facilities which may include archaeological, historical, and traditional cultural properties. Enrollee will provide assistance to multiple parks with disaster recovery, as needed and time allows. Enrollee serves as an Engineering Advisor under the direction of the Southeast Regional Office Storm Recovery Program Manager and is responsible for initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling multiple design/construction projects from inception (contracting) through completion. Enrollee may work on projects up to $5 million.

• Reviews damage assessments documents and assesses site challenges to confirm approach and requirements for repairing, replacing, hardening or creating a new alternative.20%
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for facility repair projects to be executed either with either day labor or contracted out.40%
• Supports development of PMIS projects, investment review documents, monthly updates on progress and milestone schedules, and coordinates with Park staff on completion of compliance process.20%
• Prepares spend plans and allocation requests, tracks and documents all costs associated with projects. Overall project management with hosting routine project specific meetings with region staff and parks. Communications with contracting and regional staff to ensure packages are complete for submission.20%

Other

• Overnight travel: 5 to 12 trips over the 52 week time frame
• Air travel anticipated: 5 to 12 three to five-day trips
• Health and Safety Considerations: Review of appropriate Job Hazard Analyses for defensive driving, field work, working on construction sites, etc.
• Required Safety Gear: PPE such as hardhats and construction yellow vests, possibly radio will be provided for site visits, but enrollee should have PPE such as work boots and protective clothing.
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.