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Project Manager

United StatesUnited States·San Luis Obispomid
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Key Responsibilities

Managing customer relationships and expectations, ensuring customer satisfaction. Understanding contractual

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Project Manager 

Responsibilities

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  • →Managing customer relationships and expectations, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • →Understanding contractual requirements and making sure they are met.
  • →Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • →Identifying risks to budget and schedule and orchestrating risk mitigation plans,
  • →Reporting project status to external customer(s), the project team, and senior leadership.
  • →Working with cost accounting to ensure accurate project performance and projections.
  • →Ensure that project tasking remains within agreed upon scope.
  • →Develop initial or follow-on quotes, SOWs, and proposals.
  • →Initiate customer interaction to get contracts modified in the event of any changes to the contracted project scope.
  • →Coordinate any sub-contracting and/or outsourcing.
  • →Develop Statements of Work (SOW), project plans, schedules and budgets.
  • →Ensure all regulatory and customer requirements are considered and executed in the project plan.
  • →Define deliverables and work with customers to finalize acceptance criteria.
  • →Define resource requirements and work with other ESAero management to secure the resources required for successful project execution

Requirements

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  • Due to Federal Government Contracts US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card is required
  • Demonstrated experience in Project and/or Program Management is required.
  • BA/BS degree in engineering, or a technical related field; MA/MS or MBA degree preferred
  • Formal project management education or training
  • 5-7+ years’ experience in any combination of the following areas: program management, project management, engineering, quality, contracts, operations, procurement and/or supplier management.
  • Excellent computer skills are a must, including a variety of software applications; experience with project management software like Microsoft Project tracking/scheduling software
  • Expertise working with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in aerospace program management is preferred.
  • Experience with financial forecasting
  • Responsible for promoting actively an ethics-based business culture in his/her project team(s), ensuring that all associates are aware of, and fully comply with, ESAero’s “Code of Ethics,” and related policies. 
  • Must possess solid organizational skills and attention to detail
  • MRP/ERP experience a plus
  • Disciplined execution of processes and systems
  • Familiar with ISO9001/AS9100
  • Knowledge of ASTM workmanship standards
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Knowledge of DFAR, TINA, ITAR a plus

What We Offer

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✓Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a
✓100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.
✓Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.
✓Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families.
✓Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
✓Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.
✓Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.
✓Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
✓Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.
✓Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services. 

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA** 

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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range: $140k - $180k Salary/Exempt

 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
San Luis Obispo, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 21, 2026
First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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esaeroProject Manager