Project Manager: Construction with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Constructions Project Manager in support of USG in Warrenton, Virginia area.

The right candidate will work within the customer environment individually and as part of a unique customer/contractor team performing as a principal engineering contributor to multiple discipline recapitalization engineering projects and major planning for New Office Building construction projects in an overseas environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline and eight+ years of experience (or 16 years with no degree).
• Significant prior government contracting experience.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering concepts.
• Experience with SCIF space requirements and CONUS/OCONUS construction practices.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineering contributor on recapitalization projects and planning for new office buildings.
• Act as a liaison between customer personnel and design review teams.
• Review and interpret A/E construction documents and specifications.
• Travel approximately 7–10 days per trip; roughly 20% travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

Communication

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Architectural design

Structural engineering

SCIF space knowledge

Government contracting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Project

Lotus Notes

MS Office

Job description

Nightwing Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Job Summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Constrcutions Project Manager in support of USG in the Warrenton, Virginia area. The right candidate will work within the customer environment individually and as part of a unique customer/contractor team performing as a principal engineering contributor to multiple discipline recapitalization engineering projects and major planning for New Office Building construction projects in an overseas environment. Assesses project implementation issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives; works without appreciable direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining approaches in the performance as primary liaison between Customer personnel and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation requirements. Applies extensive expertise in at least one engineering discipline; brings the expertise of a wide range of engineering disciplines; applies highly advanced principles, theories, and concepts; capable of developing highly advanced principles and concepts; solutions to complex and difficult problems are often innovative and ingenious. Assesses A/E services requirements and writes Statements of Work to acquire these services. Frequently travels domestically and internationally, typically for periods of 7-10 days, approximately 20% of the time, to conduct and or participate in facility assessment surveys. Reviews and interprets A/E construction documents and specifications. Serves as a technical liaison between Customer stakeholders and Sponsor's design review personnel.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Ability to clearly articulate technical and non-technical subject matters, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical Customer personnel
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural and structural engineering, fire protection, telecommunications, security design and construction principles
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and architectural design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to work as required to get the job done on time and within budget
• Familiarity in OCONUS construction practices and requirements for SCIF space
• Significant prior experience with Government contracting practices and procedures

Desired Skills

• Ability to develop gross design and construction cost estimates
• Working knowledge of Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations office requirements and procedures
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Visio drafting software
• Proficiency with customer's Project Management Contract process
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project and Lotus Notes
• Working knowledge of client's communication applications for reporting to and from CONUS to OCONUS

Additional Requirements

• Roughly 20% OCONUS travel, as required based on customer needs (trips are roughly 7-10 days each)
• Roughly 10% CONUS travel, as required based on customer needs (2-3 trips per year, about 2-3 days each)
• Relevant experience
• Although not initially required, must be willing and capable of taking and becoming weapons certified
• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience
• Eight (8) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree for a total of sixteen (16) years of experience with relevant experience to the skillset
• Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover
• All eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award

About Nightwing

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Salary & Benefits

• The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.