Project Manager

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

In this role you will support our U.S. Department of War (DoW) clients in the development of strategic transactional agreements through partnerships with local and state governments, academia, non-profits, and private industry.

This position is responsible for assisting the ASA/IEE clients in the development and execution of various Real Estate (Title 10) authorities to meet leadership goals and requirements. Additionally, facilitate meetings, conduct working groups with military and civilian stakeholders to develop parameters to provide innovative solutions to deliver advanced transactions to improve resilience to infrastructure at a best value to the Army. Will also work with the client on monthly project reports, financial reporting, project tracking, and client management to ensure project timeline, scope, and budget are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support execution of partnership development and real estate projects, client communications, marketing, outreach and education, and continuous process improvements to achieve results and attain greater return on investment for DOW clients and community partners.
• Facilitate engagement efforts and activities to achieve successful transactions and agreements between partners.
• Conduct research and analysis, summarize, and presents information, in the creation of project deliverables.
• Design and create project deliverables, interface with the client.
• Support, cooperate, and collaborate to execute requirements specified in the Performance Work Statements.
• Execute routine and periodic tasks, maintain project schedules, draft reports, summaries, and project write ups, and creates Power Point briefs and other materials for the client.
• Execute onsite partner meetings. Travel is required approximately 20% of the work month.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience
• Preferred military experience.
• Other skills required:
  • Excellent formal writing skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Executes assignments with attention to detail
  • Experience facilitating meetings, workgroups, and workshops

Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with challenging topics.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

You will love it here if you:

• Enjoy traveling and networking;
• Enjoy working with community and military leadership;
• Desire a performance-based culture and semi-annual bonus structure;
• Desire to work closely with Salas O’Brien Senior Leader Team;
• Desire a high growth potential.

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Roughly 20% travel is required. 2 days a week will be spent on site at the Pentagon.

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000-$104,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here (https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): 5+ years of work experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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