Project Manager I-Federal

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Health insurance

Vision

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Manager I to lead defined-scope federal projects and support multidisciplinary teams delivering infrastructure for military, VA, and government facilities. You will help establish scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and federal stakeholders.

You will develop project documentation, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with federal standards.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of project experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
• Active PE license or ability to obtain a PE.
• Experience supporting engineering/design projects from planning through delivery; federal exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, documentation, and basic financials.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and escalate risks or changes appropriately.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined-scope federal projects and support larger or multidisciplinary teams.
• Define and communicate project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets with technical teams, clients, and contractors.
• Track progress, resources, costs, and financial performance; report variances and impacts to leadership.
• Organize project teams by aligning expertise, assignments, and schedules with goals and federal requirements.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for project matters with clear communication to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other standards, contract requirements, and quality procedures.
• Identify risks, scope changes, schedule concerns, and costs; document issues and mitigation plans.
• Assist with contracts, change documentation, and billing under guidance of senior PMs.
• Plan, run, and document routine project meetings; capture decisions and action items.
• Maintain project records and support design plans, specs, correspondence, and performance data.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Client service

Risk escalation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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.

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 **escalate** 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.

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.

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