Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across our Aerospace and Defense portfolio. This role is ideal for a technically minded professional with experience in project management, financial oversight, consultant management, and stakeholder engagement.

The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the overall health of assigned projects by balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. Working closely with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, the Project Manager ensures performance expectations, contractual obligations, and organizational objectives are achieved.

This position serves as the primary point of accountability for project execution and financial performance. Responsibilities include managing project budgets and forecasts, processing change orders, monitoring consultant performance against established KPIs, approving timesheets, and addressing project risks and issues.

The Project Manager also provides project status updates, financial reporting, and risk assessments to leadership. Through effective coordination, analysis, and decision-making, the Project Manager drives successful project outcomes and supports continuous improvement in project delivery and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budget development, forecasting, expenditures, and commitments.
• Review, negotiate, and manage change orders, contract modifications, and project impacts.
• Track consultant performance and delivery against contractual requirements and established KPIs.
• Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and ensure accountability for assigned actions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize impacts on project objectives.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, financial updates, and executive summaries for leadership.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Review and approve consultant timesheets, invoices, and project-related expenditures.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and reporting requirements in accordance with organizational standards.
• Support strategic decision-making through analysis of project performance, risks, schedules, and financial data.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, reporting practices, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects in engineering, consulting, construction, aerospace and defense, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Experience administering contracts, reviewing proposals, and managing change orders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate project performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools, with the ability to effectively track, analyze, and communicate project information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering or other technical background with the ability to understand engineering deliverables and project requirements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project performance against budget and forecast.
• Ability to balance strategic objectives with day-to-day project execution.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality results.

Key Competencies

• Project Planning, Execution & Delivery
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Stewardship
• Contract & Change Order Management
• Risk Identification, Analysis & Resolution
• Consultant Performance & KPI Management
• Stakeholder Communication & Influence
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Project Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Organizational & Time Management
• Leadership, Accountability & Continuous Improvement

Why This Role Matters

The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives. By providing leadership across project planning, financial management, consultant oversight, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication, this role serves as the central point of coordination and accountability for project outcomes.

The Project Manager helps protect organizational investments by maintaining control of project scope, schedule, and budget while proactively identifying and addressing risks, issues, and opportunities. Through effective management of consultants, contracts, and project performance, the role ensures resources are utilized effectively, decisions are informed by accurate data, and leadership has clear visibility into project status.