Senior IT Project Engineer

Charles IT; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

WFH bank for flexibility

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Well-being resources

Dog-friendly office

Team-building events

Job summary

Charles IT is seeking an IT Projects Engineer to join our Projects Team. You will lead hands-on technical projects for diverse clients, acting as the primary engineer and escalation point, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to achieve project goals.

With 8+ years of experience preferred, you’ll manage scope, timelines, and risk, and provide post go-live support. Strong documentation, comms, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Lead and deliver technical projects for clients from kickoff to post go-live support.
• Participate in kickoff meetings to align scope, timelines, risks.
• Complete tasks per client Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Provide post go-live support to stabilize client environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and co-managed teams to meet objectives.
• Maintain clear documentation of systems, tools, and processes.
• Communicate changes, outages, and project impacts proactively.
• Record time entries and work notes in ConnectWise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical projects for clients, ensuring smooth delivery from kickoff through post go-live support.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to align on scope, timelines, expectations, and risks.
• Complete assigned tasks as outlined in client Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Provide post go-live support to stabilize and optimize client environments.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and co-managed teams to meet project objectives.
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation of systems, tools, and project processes.
• Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams about changes, outages, and project impacts.
• Record daily time entries, expenses, and work notes in ConnectWise.
• Send weekly client-facing project status updates and participate in check-in meetings.
• Engage in team discussions, project debriefs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Self-driven

Tools

ConnectWise

Cisco

Meraki

Datto

VMware

Office 365

Job description

Exceptional Service, Endless Improvement, PassionatePeople, andHonest and Forthright.Guided by our values, we foster a culture of growth, balance, and belonging where every team member can thrive.

Due to continued growth,we’relooking to add an IT Projects Engineer to our Projects Team. In this role,you'llplay a keypartin delivering successful client outcomes by leading technical project work and serving as both a hands-on engineer and escalation point.You'llcollaborate closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to implement solutions that align with project goals and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute technical projects for clients, ensuring smooth delivery from kickoff through post go-live support

• Participate in project kickoff meetings to align on scope, timelines, expectations, and risks

• Complete assigned tasks as outlined in client Statements of Work (SOWs)

• Provide post go-live support to stabilize andoptimizeclient environments

• Collaborate with third-party vendors and co-managed teams to meet project objectives

• Maintain clear and thorough documentation of systems, tools, and project processes

• Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams about changes, outages, and project impacts

• Record daily time entries, expenses, and work notes in ConnectWise

• Send weekly client-facing project status updates andparticipatein check-in meetings

• Engage in team discussions, project debriefs, and continuous improvement efforts

• Take onadditionalduties and responsibilities as assigned

Project Scope Includes:

• Hypervisor replacements and migrations (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)

• Email platform migrations to Microsoft 365

• Server builds, upgrades, and full environment migrations

• Network infrastructure upgrades and complete overhauls

• Office ITbuild-outsfor new or expanding locations

• Business application deployments (e.g., CRM, ERP systems)

• 8 or more years of experience (preferred)

• Certifications such as MCSA, VCP, CCNAare a plus.

• Experience with platforms like ConnectWise, Cisco, Meraki, Datto, VMware, and Office 365isa bonus.

• Strong communicationskills are essential for success in this role.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, client-focused team.

• Enthusiasticabout taking on challenges in a growing company with a diverse client base.

• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Investing in Our Team is Key to Our Success!

Financial Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ financial well-being, health, growth, and overall quality of life. Financial benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, performance-based incentive opportunities, and employee discount and savings offerings.

Time Away from Work:

Employees enjoy paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a work-from-home (WFH) bank to support flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

Health and Wellness:

Our health and wellness benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and well-being resources and support programs.

Growth & Development:

Our health and wellness benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and well-being resources and support programs.

That’s Not All:

Additional perks include employer-paid dry-cleaning services, Friday team lunches, corporate concierge services, a dog-friendly office, team-building events, company-sponsored activities, and more!

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Charles IT is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to any protected characteristics. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team, enhance innovation, and help us better serve our clients.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs to evolve.