DoD Senior Project Manager (P.E.)

Main Responsibilities

• Serve Lead the successful execution of complex projects under a nationwide DoD Architect-Engineer (A/E) IDIQ contract, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary Client Service Lead, managing relationships with Government clients and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and performance excellence.
• Cookordinate all aspects of Joint Venture (JV) operations, including collaboration with a protégé firm and multiple A/E subconsultants to maximize value and technical resources.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and construction management professionals, providing both technical and managerial guidance.
• Lead the development of competitive task order proposals, including pricing strategy, resource alignment, and execution planning.
• Oversee task order execution, including scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Monitor and report project performance using appropriate tools and risk management practices; elevate issues to senior leadership as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations (including FAR and DoD standards), contract requirements, and company policies-particularly regarding safety, performance, and documentation.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and coordination among internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Support strategic growth by identifying new task order opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the team for future work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• Must have an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Registered Architect (RA) certification in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale A/E or design-build contracts, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD) or federal contracting environment.
• Proven track record of leading complex IDIQ or multi-task order contracts, ideally valued at $500M or more.
• Strong expertise in project delivery, resource and budget management, quality control, and team leadership.
• Experience managing joint venture operations, mentor-protégé partnerships, and coordinating with multiple subcontractors.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage with clients and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, UFC, and other DoD standards.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required by project needs.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test, MVR check and federal government background check.
• Must be eligible to work legally in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience leading programs that incorporate sustainability, resilience, or energy performance objectives.
• Prior military service or direct experience working with NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEC, or other DoD engineering organizations.
• Active duty or Reserve tour at AFCEC or USACE is highly desirable.
• Current or past membership in the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a plus.