Project Manager I

Olsson; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bonus program

Healthcare

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Manager I to coord... (full text abbreviated for length)

Join a team delivering mission‑critical federal infrastructure projects for military facilities, VA campuses, and other agencies. You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while aligning with UFC/DoD/VA standards and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PM experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with planning through delivery; federal project exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of scope, schedule, budget, quality, documentation, and basic project financials.
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and client service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and follow PM practices.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined‑scope federal projects and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with defining and communicating scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets with technical teams, clients, and contractors.
• Track project progress, resource needs, costs, and financial performance; identify variances and communicate impacts.
• Help organize project teams by aligning technical expertise, assignments, and schedules with project goals and federal requirements.
• Serve as day‑to‑day contact for assigned project matters with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other federal standards, contract requirements, and quality procedures.
• Identify risks, scope changes, schedule concerns, and additional costs; document issues and mitigation strategies.
• Assist with contracts, change documentation, billing coordination under PM guidance.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate routine project meetings; document decisions and follow‑ups.
• Maintain project records and assist with preparation and delivery of project documentation.

Skills

PM experience

PE license

Federal project experience

Communication

Budget & scheduling

Risk management

Client relations

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join Olsson's Federal Engineering & Design Team as a Project Manager I, where you will help deliver infrastructure projects for federal clients. In this role, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams supporting the planning, design, and construction of mission‑critical facilities for military installations, VA campuses, and other government agencies. These projects require technical accuracy, strong organization, and consistent collaboration.

As a Project Manager I, you will manage projects or support project managers on larger or multidisciplinary assignments. You will participate throughout the project life cycle by helping establish scope, schedule, budget, quality expectations, and project documentation while developing your project management capabilities.

You will work with internal technical teams, clients, and federal stakeholders to support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other applicable federal standards. You will also assist with proposals, project controls, and process improvements that strengthen our federal design capabilities and support successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE license is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering or design projects from planning through delivery; federal project exposure is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, documentation, and basic project financials.
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and client service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, follow established project management practices, and elevate risks or changes appropriately.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals across disciplines and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined‑scope federal projects and support larger or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with defining and communicating project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in coordination with technical teams, clients, and contractors.
• Track project progress, resource needs, costs, and financial performance; identify variances and communicate potential impacts to the project manager or appropriate leader.
• Help organize project teams by aligning technical expertise, assignments, and schedules with project goals and federal requirements.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day contact for assigned project matters while maintaining clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other applicable federal standards, contract requirements, and established quality procedures.
• Identify potential risks, scope changes, schedule concerns, and additional costs; document issues and assist with developing mitigation strategies.
• Assist with contracts, change documentation, billing coordination, and other project administration under the guidance of more experienced project managers.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate routine project meetings; document decisions, action items, responsibilities, and follow‑up needs.
• Maintain project records and assist with the preparation and delivery of project documentation, including design plans, specifications, correspondence, cost information, and performance records.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
• Build hands‑on project management experience while working alongside experienced technical and project leaders.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support work‑life balance.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.