Project Manager

Goldbelt, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 137,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for FEMA and to oversee overall contract performance, personnel management, and task-order execution in a fast-paced disaster-response environment.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across locations, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while maintaining thorough program documentation and regular status reports to FEMA and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration, project management, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible project or program management experience.
• At least five years of experience managing federal contracts, FEMA programs, disaster recovery projects, or federally funded grant activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between FEMA, Goldbelt, teaming partners, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Provide overall leadership and management for GPATS contract and task-order activities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, deliverables, risks, and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, staffing plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and performance reports.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, timely, compliant, and responsive to FEMA requirements.
• Coordinate technical assistance supporting FEMA grant programs, including preparedness, mitigation, recovery, resilience, and emergency management initiatives.
• Assign and supervise project personnel across multiple locations and functional areas.
• Manage the rapid mobilization and deployment of personnel in response to disasters, emergencies, and changing FEMA requirements.
• Monitor labor utilization, expenditures, subcontractor performance, and overall task-order profitability.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status reports to FEMA and company leadership.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and promptly resolve performance issues.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, applicable federal regulations, FEMA policies, and company procedures.
• Support the preparation of task-order responses, staffing plans, cost estimates, technical approaches, and transition plans.
• Coordinate with corporate leadership, contracts, finance, human resources, recruiting, security, and operations departments.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation suitable for federal review and audit.
• Promote effective communication, accountability, teamwork, and customer service throughout the program.

Skills

Federal contract management

Disaster response leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget and schedule management

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Global is a product distribution and logistics company. As such, we provide a complete set of services and training to accompany the sale of all equipment. Goldbelt Global partners with a diverse array of trusted vendors to quickly deliver the products and services needed to fulfill our customers' missions.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for FEMA and will be responsible for overall contract performance, personnel management, task-order execution, quality control, schedule compliance, and financial oversight. This individual must be capable of managing multiple concurrent projects supporting FEMA grant programs and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, disaster-response environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary liaison between FEMA, Goldbelt Professional Services, teaming partners, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Provide overall leadership and management for GPATS contract and task-order activities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, deliverables, risks, and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, staffing plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and performance reports.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, timely, compliant, and responsive to FEMA requirements.
• Coordinate technical assistance supporting FEMA grant programs, including preparedness, mitigation, recovery, resilience, and emergency management initiatives.
• Assign and supervise project personnel across multiple locations and functional areas.
• Manage the rapid mobilization and deployment of personnel in response to disasters, emergencies, and changing FEMA requirements.
• Monitor labor utilization, expenditures, subcontractor performance, and overall task-order profitability.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status reports to FEMA and company leadership.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and promptly resolve performance issues.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, applicable federal regulations, FEMA policies, and company procedures.
• Support the preparation of task-order responses, staffing plans, cost estimates, technical approaches, and transition plans.
• Coordinate with corporate leadership, contracts, finance, human resources, recruiting, security, and operations departments.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation suitable for federal review and audit.
• Promote effective communication, accountability, teamwork, and customer service throughout the program.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of federal contract administration, performance reporting, quality control, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior government officials, contracting personnel, technical staff, and corporate leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project scheduling tools, collaboration platforms, and project management software.
• Core Competencies:
  • Federal program and contract management
  • FEMA grants and emergency management knowledge
  • Task-order planning and execution
  • Personnel leadership and team development
  • Budget and schedule management
  • Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Risk identification and problem resolution
  • Disaster-response mobilization
  • Customer and stakeholder engagement
  • Technical and executive-level communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible project or program management experience.
• At least five years of experience managing federal contracts, FEMA programs, disaster recovery projects, emergency management programs, or federally funded grant activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and contract deliverables.
• Experience managing multiple task orders or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel and deploy to disaster-affected locations when required.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable federal background screening and suitability requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration, project management, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Certified Emergency Manager designation.
• Direct experience supporting FEMA grant programs, including Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, preparedness grants, or disaster recovery programs.
• Knowledge of the Stafford Act, Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, FEMA grant guidance, and federal disaster assistance programs.
• Experience managing an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, blanket purchase agreement, or multiple-award federal contract.
• Experience recruiting, mobilizing, and managing personnel for nationwide disaster operations.
• Previous experience serving as a key person on a large federal contract.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $137,000.00 to $157,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.