Federal Project Manager
Quick Summary
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Engineers & technical staff. Lead and manage complex engineering tasks & Federal Government projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering (preferably with Federal design projects).
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Engineers & technical staff.
- →Lead and manage complex engineering tasks & Federal Government projects.
- →Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; this includes monitoring schedules & budgets to ensure effective completion of projects accordingly.
- →Develop project schedules and cost budgets; this includes analyzing financial data to set relevant targets.
- →Work closely with Project Accounting Staff to monitor and control project cost & billings to meet budget profit, analyze project performance data weekly, and develop recovery plans (as needed).
- →Develop corrective action plans, as needed.
- →Meet regularly with clients.
- →Prepare proposals for new & existing clients (including estimation of project fees).
- →Actively support corporate mission, goals, strategies, policies, and procedures.
- →Promote effective communication and collaboration across Pennoni.
- →Demonstrate mastery of fundamental project management skills and utilize advanced PM techniques / best practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy while achieving short-term & long-term gains.
- →Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering (preferably with Federal design projects).
This person will be expected to travel as part of this role, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.
Given the nature of the programs involved, US Citizenship is required for this specific position.
- License: PE or in process for Civil PE
- Existing Participating in Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) or desire to participate
- Ability to develop proposals (technical and pricing) or desire to learn
- Understanding of Federal Design Guidelines or ability to learn
- Ability to utilize Civil Engineering Software – AutoCAD, Civil 3-D including Hydraflow, Flowmaster, CulvertMaster (Bentley)
- Proven expertise with Management and/or Project Management.
- Experience overseeing A/E/C projects in the Federal market; experience working on Infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
- Proven record of providing excellent customer service (for internal and external clients).
- Proficiency with basic computer systems and software, especially Microsoft Office 365 applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with project management and/or CRM tools (especially Deltek Vantagepoint) is a plus!
- Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment while demonstrating strong character and dependability; a track record of collaborating with internal team members at all levels and leading by example is strongly preferred!
- Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on a variety of projects; this person will be expected to demonstrate a “can-do” self-motivated demeanor while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments in order to achieve annual revenue goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate excellent business aptitude & analytical skills as well as a forward-looking approach to manage strategic and tactical initiatives in an effective manner.
- Excellent attention-to-detail; this person is expected to be thorough with their efforts!
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal); this person is expected to represent our company in a professional manner (e.g.: professional appearance, clear communication, etc.) and make presentations on our behalf.
What We Offer
~1 min readPennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni’s individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
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