Project Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

General Description:

A project management position that oversees and coordinates MARS projects of all differing levels. This includes, but is not limited to, construction projects for the expansion, improvement, and major modifications to MARS infrastructure, and cradle to grave coordination of permits and approvals for assigned projects. Responsible for overall project management related to cost, schedule and performance of assigned projects. Responsible for compliance with applicable licenses, regulations, and directives in the conduct of assigned projects. Position requires a strong, technically orientated construction management background. Works directly with customer, support contractors, and MARS technical and management staff in a team environment to ensure the delivery of projects on time, within cost budgets, and quality/performance requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:  

1. Collaborates with project stakeholders, engineers, and technical staff on a major project, providing assistance to assure technical, cost, and schedule deliverables.
2. Works directly with the customer, support contractors, and MARS management/technical staff to ensure all projects are completed according to mission requirements. 
3. Ensures all plans, specifications, safety policies, and environmental procedures are implemented and followed throughout entire span of project to ensure compliance and satisfaction with all MARS customers. 
4. Generates project activity schedules, track activity progress against schedule, develop cost budgets for projects, track project costs, ensure performance and quality metrics are met, and provide reports to the assigned Supervisor.
5. Manages and coordinates obtaining all required permits and approvals for the conduct of assigned projects and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and directives in the conduct of those projects. 
6. Conducts frequent field inspections and reviews of project activities to assess conformance with design and operational requirements and to identify deficiencies. Make formal reports of findings for inspections and reviews to the Assigned Supervisor. 
7. Responsible for the completion of assigned projects safely and efficiently within allocated budget/schedule in accordance with MARS safety, quality assurance, cleanliness, and certification policies and requirements.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education:

College: None required. Bachelor's or Associates Degree - preferred

Major: Project Management, Technical Degree or related field

Job-Related Experience:

No job-related experience required with Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

PMP Certification plus 1yr relevant experience 

2+yrs of relevant project management experience with no associated education degree/certificate

Certifications: None required. PMP strongly preferred

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: 

Comprehensive knowledge of project management-related processes and regulations.

Skills: 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills                   
• Organization and attention to detail                      
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and MS Project
• SharePoint experience preferred

Abilities: 

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.            
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Problem Solving 
• Project Management
• Adaptability
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Awareness

Physical Demands:  

Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. Site inspections and walkdowns will be required, therefore ability to walk, kneel, or crouch may be required. 

Mental/Sensory: 

• Employee conveys information and ideas clearly, both orally and in written English.  
• Anticipates, prevents, identifies, and solves problems in the workplace.  
• Assimilates complex information.  Listens to, comprehends, and clarifies concerns and issues raised by colleagues and clients.  
• Emergency situations may present unpredictable scenarios, not anticipated in this job description

Emotional:  

• Works well in stressful, high-pressure work environment.  
• Maintains composure and objectivity.  
• Is respectful.  
• Works with diverse personalities and levels.  
• Exercises a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data, documents, correspondences, and other information.  
• Handles multiple priorities and adapts to frequent change.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting with site walkdowns and inspections being performed outdoors on typical construction site.

Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential. 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the ess