Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager ID: NPSMOJA-001-002 Location: Barstow Program: NPS
Wage/Hr: $55.00 Hours/Week: 20 Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Looking for candidate who has previously worked in park services, that is able to provide onsite management with project management expertise.

Qualifications:

HS/GED Degree

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook

Duties:

To serve as the the Park?s Project Manager responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the design and construction of facility and infrastructure projects that enhance visitor experience while protecting natural and cultural resources. The position ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with National Park Service standards and regulatory requirements

• Project Planning, Development, and Execution - Plans, coordinates, and manages funded facility, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects from initiation through completion. Develops project justifications, scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and funding requests while ensuring alignment with park priorities, development plans, and regulatory requirements.    35%
• Contract and Consultant Management - Manages contracted services for planning, design, engineering, construction, inspection, and related project support. Assists Contracting Officers with scopes of work, task directives, and assists the Contracting officer?s representative by reviewing deliverables against contract terms.    25%
• Compliance, Quality, and Risk Management - Ensures projects comply with applicable federal laws, NPS policies, building codes, safety standards, and environmental and cultural resource requirements. Monitors project quality, identifies risks, resolves issues, and implements corrective actions as needed.    15%
• Coordination, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement - Coordinates with park leadership, Facilities Management staff, administrative staff, contractors, partner agencies, and other stakeholders. Provides project status updates, responds to internal and external inquiries, and supports public and political coordination related to project activities.    15%
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to staff performing related project functions, supports development of procedures and best practices, and performs other related duties as assigned in support of Project Management.   10%

• Physical requirements: Work is generally performed in an office setting, with occasional fieldwork involving moderate risks of construction operations. Travel to project sites will be required and may involve driving a vehicle or walking. Some projects are in undeveloped areas including mountain terrain. Projects may occur during inclement weather such as rain, snow or high temperatures and may occasionally be scheduled at night This position is remote with occasional travel to the park. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.