Senior Project Manager

Canvas, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager for the Arnold AFB, TN area. The role focuses on leading technical and engineering support, developing capital improvement requirements, and coordinating procurement activities with contracting.

A strong background in program management and government contracting is essential. Responsibilities include preparing technical requirements, reviewing SOWs, conducting market research, managing program records, and supporting contract administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Master’s; substitution rules apply for experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain Secret clearance; interim clearance may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Requirements for capital improvement efforts and procurements.
• Review and evaluate procurement packages for technical soundness; recommend COAs.
• Provide procurement support with contracting, market research, and IDIQ contract vehicle usage.
• Prepare SOW reviews, IGE, RFI, and coordination for Industry Day events.
• Provide contract administration and program/project documentation support.
• Manage project schedules, records, and deliverables; monitor CLINs and invoicing.

Skills

Highly organized

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 6 years relevant experience

Associates degree + 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager### Senior Project ManagerApply: Arnold AFB, TN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100908*Mentor and Train younger employees**Provide technical and engineering support including, but not limited to, the following*:• Develop Technical Requirements for capital improvement efforts and procurements • Review and Evaluate Procurement Packages for technical soundness• Make recommendations for best technical COAs(Course of Action)*Provide procurement support including, but not limited to, the following:* • Work closely with contracting to address procurement needs. • Conduct market research to identify sources of equipment and services, including pricing and delivery information. • Manage/organize program records. • Develop waivers/sole sources for time-critical procurements • Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE). • Prepare Requests for Information (RFI). • Provide coordination support to Industry Day events. • Identify and utilize existing IDIQ contract vehicles to address specific procurement needs. • Assess availability of equipment and services from GSA distributors as means to expedite procurements. • Review Statement of Work documentation (SOWs) for equipment and services to facilitate vendor research to identify potential sources. *Provide contract administration support including, but not limited to, the following:* • Process AF-3000 submittal forms and transmit to AF contracting. • Forward deliverables to appropriate personnel for review/approval. • Participate in weekly status meetings/calls, as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and/or monitor the status of specific efforts. • Review design mail-outs and attend design meetings as needed. • Review contract SOWs to develop/refine submittal requirements. • Review engineering drawings and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs. • Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor contractor submittals, CLIN claims, invoicing status, and deliverable status, as well as to identify past due items. • Support verification/validation efforts associated with contract deliverables (g., review concrete strength results, witness mandrel testing, etc. *Provide program/project documentation and administrative support including, but not limited to, the following:* • Prepare, organize, and maintain hardcopy documentation according to defined process. • Post selected electronic records to online repositories and help maintain record sets on shared drives and SharePoint sites. • Participate in project status meetings/calls and provide meeting minutes. • Provide inputs and monitor overall project schedules. • Prepare Information Release Authorizations (IRA) to facilitate transmittal of documentation to contractors, suppliers, and other approved outside organizations. • Support preparation of briefing packages. • Draft/Update program/project documentation (e.g., Project Charter, Project Management Plan (PMP)), while ensuring document format/content meet specified guidance/template. • Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities, decisions and outcomes. • Assist with decision authority and stakeholder identification and documentation.**Requirements:****Minimum Education:**Masterss OR substitution as described below **Minimum Experience:** **10+ years** **Substitutions:**A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for with 6 years of relevant experience OR an Associates degree and 4 years of relevant experience. And Master’s can be substituted for with 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s and 8 years of relevant experience.**Security Clearance:**Ability to obtain Secret clearance required for job. May begin work with an interim clearance.**Other Essential Job Functions:*** Highly Organized Basic Computer Skills* Microsoft Office(Word and Excel) experience* 5-10% travel may be required