Project Manager

FedWriters, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to oversee a busy publications and communications program for a federal client.

You will manage planning, staffing, and delivery of technical publications, marketing materials, and multimedia from concept to release, ensuring on-time, on-budget performance across a diverse portfolio. The role requires PMP certification and 10+ years of leadership in marketing/communications, with experience in highway or surface transportation programs.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing/Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams and management of marketing/communications programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing production of technical publications, from short-form materials to long-form technical reports.
• Experience supporting highway or surface transportation programs or clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-visibility publications and communications projects.
• Coordinate strategic planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and budget performance across concurrent projects.
• Serve as main point of contact with government contracting and technical representatives.
• Oversee production of materials from flyers to 300+ page reports, plus multimedia content.
• Supervise writers, editors, designers, and web/multimedia specialists.

Skills

PMP certification

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Program management

Publication production

Customer/stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Project Manager supporting the Federal Highway Administration by overseeing a busy publications and communications program. You will oversee planning, staffing, and delivery of technical publications, marketing materials, and multimedia products from concept to final release, ensure on-time, on-budget performance across a diverse portfolio of projects.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with approximately two days per week on-site (Monday through Thursday) at a client facility in McLean, VA or Washington, DC. Some travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.

Responsibilities

• Management of a portfolio of complex, high-visibility publications and communications projects
• Strategic planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and budget performance across multiple concurrent projects
• Point of contact with government contracting and technical representatives, task managers, and researchers
• Oversee the production of materials ranging from one-page flyers to 300+ page technical reports, presentations, video, and social media content
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team of writers, editors, designers, and web and multimedia specialists
• Manage risk, quality control, and performance metrics, and deliver regular progress reporting to government stakeholders
• Ensure project status is tracked accurately in the client's submission and tracking system

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing/Communications, or a related discipline (additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams and management of marketing/communications programs
• Demonstrated experience managing the production of technical publications, from short-form materials to long-form technical reports
• Experience supporting highway or surface transportation programs or clients

Desired:

• Experience managing federal government contracts or task orders
• Experience managing a periodical or magazine production cycle
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility and federal publishing standards (GPO and Chicago style)

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable