Project Manager (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Genex Systems; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Paid time off

Job summary

Genex Systems is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the team supporting the Federal Highway Administration's Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program from the Turner-Fairbank Center in McLean, VA. You will guide a multidisciplinary group of pavement engineers, database engineers, SMEs, and staff, ensuring contract deliverables and schedules are met with rigor.

The role requires a strong background in engineering management, extensive experience with large research contracts, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) and a master's degree in engineering or management (or equivalent).
• 15 years of related experience, including at least 5 years managing large research contracts.
• Working knowledge of pavement data collection, data quality control/quality assurance and storage, engineering coordination, and special studies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to represent the team to a federal client.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of technical and administrative contact between FHWA and Genex for the LTPP contract
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of pavement engineers, database engineers, subject matter experts, and support staff
• Prepare and submit task order proposals, quarterly progress reports, Microsoft Project schedules, and all contract deliverables
• Manage staff time, travel, and budgets across firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials task orders, and flag risks early
• Coordinate with FHWA LTPP staff, other LTPP contractors, state highway agencies, and LTPP data users
• Oversee work across all LTPP task areas, including pavement data collection, data quality control and storage, engineering coordination, and special studies
• Drive continuous improvement in how the team assigns work, communicates, and monitors performance

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Federal contract management

PIV background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering or management

Tools

Microsoft Project

InfoPave

Job description

About Genex Systems

Genex Systems is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Newport News, VA. Founded in 2000 at NASA Langley Research Center, Genex has spent 25+ years delivering scientific research and engineering, information technology, and mission support services across the federal government. Our track record is defined by high quality, cost-effective, and timely performance across numerous contracts, earning exceptional CPARS ratings and commendations.

This position is contingent upon Genex Systems being awarded this contract. Candidates selected for this role will be considered pending the outcome of the award decision, and Genex will follow up with next steps as soon as it's finalized.

Anticipated start date: On or about March 25, 2027 (dependent on contract award)

Lead the Program That Explains How America's Pavements Perform

Every highway engineer who designs a road today is relying, in part, on data from one program. For nearly four decades, the Federal Highway Administration's Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program has watched real roads age, crack, and wear out under real traffic and weather. Genex Systems is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead the team that keeps that national resource running.

About the Program

Launched in 1987, LTPP has monitored roughly 2,500 in-service pavement test sections across the United States and Canada, spanning a wide range of climates and soil conditions. FHWA describes it as the world's largest pavement performance monitoring study, with many sections tracked until they reach failure. That data is shared publicly through the LTPP InfoPave portal and was used to calibrate the national Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide, so the work directly shapes how state agencies design and maintain highways. Genex already supports FHWA research at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC), and this role would lead our technical support team for the LTPP program.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the single point of technical and administrative contact between FHWA and Genex for the LTPP contract


• Lead a multidisciplinary team of pavement engineers, database engineers, subject matter experts, and support staff


• Prepare and submit task order proposals, quarterly progress reports, Microsoft Project schedules, and all contract deliverables


• Manage staff time, travel, and budgets across firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials task orders, and flag risks early


• Coordinate with FHWA LTPP staff, other LTPP contractors, state highway agencies, and LTPP data users


• Oversee work across all LTPP task areas, including pavement data collection, data quality control and storage, engineering coordination, and special studies


• Drive continuous improvement in how the team assigns work, communicates, and monitors performance

What You'll Need (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) and a master's degree in engineering or management (or equivalent)


• 15 years of related experience, including at least 5 years managing large research contracts


• Working knowledge of every LTPP task area: pavement data collection, data quality control/quality assurance and storage, engineering coordination, and special studies


• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to represent the team to a federal client

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Direct experience with the LTPP program, LTPP data, or InfoPave


• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


• Experience managing FHWA, state DOT, or TRB/NCHRP research contracts


• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and federal contract reporting

Competitive salary based on education level and years of applicable experience.

Genex Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Employer-paid life insurance and dependent life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Paid time off (PTO) and paid federal holidays


• Tuition assistance programs

Location & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: a mix of remote work and on-site work at FHWA's Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete a U.S. Department of Transportation background investigation and obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential


• Key Personnel Commitment – This is a Key Personnel position. The selected candidate will be named in our proposal and in the resulting contract. Candidates will be asked to approve the use of their resume and to sign a letter of intent to accept the position if Genex wins the award (expected Feb 2027). Once awarded, changes to Key Personnel require FHWA Contracting Officer approval. We're looking for candidates who can commit for the long term.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genex Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Genex Systems does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.