Project Manager (Design/Engineering)

Description :

NIRA, Inc. is looking for a Project Manager to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, DC. This team member will work in a hybrid environment working closely with FAA stakeholders to provide program management support for various design, engineering, and construction projects within a nationwide program while maintaining industry best practices and ensuring effective communication across teams.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to work within various teams, proactively resolve issues, provide expertise on construction issues, and present solutions to senior leadership.

Required : Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance (Be present in the United States 3 years of the last 5 years)

Responsibilities :

• Work with stakeholders, such as the FAA Service Areas, to identify modernization & renovation construction projects and participate in project prioritization activities.
• Serve as a liaison between the Program Office and Service Areas, coordinate project management activities, such as project scope, cost, and schedule issues.
• Review engineering construction documents (e.g. drawings, specifications, bases of design) to verify scope and identify potential conflicts.
• Analyze, distill, and present data in high-visibility FAA key stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and maintain integrated spreadsheets including program / project implementation activities, financial data, schedules, etc.

to assist with FAA decision making.

• Coordinate project milestones, constraints, solutions, status of active and future projects.
• Compile, assess and analyze large data sets from various sources to identify coordination requirements, impacts, solutions, and recommendations.
• Examine project requirements across various initiatives and provide recommendations for comprehensive program planning purposes.
• Lead / Participate in budget formulation and execution activities, change management activities, documentation development, presentations, briefings, white papers, and other similar activities.
• Cultivate strong client relationships with key FAA stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing tailored engineering solutions.
• Identify potential risks across the program and offer strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Knowledge / Skills :

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with project management and planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, RS Means Estimating, etc.
• Preferred professional certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), and Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Construction cost estimating experience is a plus.
• Experience provide programmatic engineering support to federal clients
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with a focus on financial analysis, and the ability to manipulate and present data effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
• Be quality conscious with focus on delivering products of a high caliber.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office Suite
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize assignments and workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong data analysis, program evaluation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to employ problem-solving techniques in unique situations.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree (Preferable disciplines include Engineering, Construction Management, and Architecture)

NIRA, INC. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.