Project Manager

Summit Exercises and Training; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Summit Exercises and Training is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple contracts and lead multidisciplinary teams on complex programs. The role focuses on contract performance, schedules, budgets, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and deliverable quality in compliance with client requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in program or project management and a strong track record with government or commercial contracts, along with PMP certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible project/program management experience.
• Proven experience managing government or commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned contracts and clients.
• Develop, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Track project expenditures and oversee budget management, procurement activities, and other direct costs.
• Oversee travel planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and project support activities.
• Oversee the development and submission of reports, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Foster strong client relationships through exceptional customer service.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SummitET® is an industry leader of preparedness solutions for the threats and hazards of greatest concern to our clients. We support Federal, state, and local government operations and provide solutions to build systems of preparedness and capability across the mission areas of prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery that are designed to reduce risk, protect property, and save lives. Key to our success is providing our clients with the highest level of customer service.

We are seeking highly experienced Project Managers to oversee the successful execution of one or more contracts while leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects and programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contract performance, project schedules, budgets, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and deliverable quality while ensuring compliance with client requirements and organizational standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned contracts and clients.

• Manage the day-to-day execution of individual contracts, projects, and task orders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Track project expenditures and oversee budget management, procurement activities, and other direct costs.
• Manage travel planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and project support activities.
• Oversee the development and submission of reports, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Foster strong client relationships through exceptional customer service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program, project, or operational management.
• Proven experience managing government or commercial contracts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating subcontractor activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and resource planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting government, public sector, emergency management, public safety, training, or operational programs.
• Experience with contract administration and stakeholder engagement.

WHY JOIN US?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects and contracts.
• Collaborative and mission-focused work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.