Project Manager

Key Responsibilities & Role Structure

1. Project Planning & Execution

· Lead the full lifecycle of federal projects, from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgetary constraints.

· Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, budgets, schedules, and critical milestones.

· Manage project KPIs, including budget adherence, scheduling, scope control, and overall project quality.

· Coordinate daily statuses as well as in-briefs and out-briefs, providing clear updates on project status.

· Manage project paperwork, drawings, and technical documentation; ensure signatures are gathered and documents scanned/stored correctly.

· Support the onsite engineer with logistical planning (who, what, where, when, how).

· Review technical drawings and technical documentation for accuracy; ability to contribute hands-on is a plus.

· Present updates and findings to executive-level stakeholders with confidence.

· Navigate ambiguous situations and develop solutions to maintain schedules; candidates should provide a written example of doing so in past roles.

2. Technical Project Leadership

· Manage projects involving Cisco and Aruba networking equipment (wired and wireless), cybersecurity solutions (including Fortinet and Cisco ASA), and Aruba ClearPass / Cisco ISE.

· Oversee installations of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber, network servers, firewalls, security cameras, and related video management systems (VMS).

3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

· Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, ensuring continuous and effective communication throughout project duration.

· Establish regular updates and reporting to stakeholders on progress, potential risks, and project adjustments, ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with federal agency needs.

4. Travel & Site Coordination

· Manage travel requirements between San Diego and Torrance offices.

· Coordinate on-site project activities, with required travel to Naval ports within the United States and possible limited travel to ports outside of the U.S.

· Travel may be 50% of the employee’s time during the initial project and may scale over time as projects evolve.


5. Compliance & Security Standards

· Ensure all project activities comply with ISO 9001 and NIST frameworks, maintaining alignment with federal security and compliance regulations.

· Manage documentation and reporting for federal compliance, audit readiness, and quality assurance.

6. Performance Monitoring & KPI Tracking

· Track project progress against established KPIs for project budgets, schedules (including milestone and critical path tracking), and scope management.

· Proactively manage and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed and maintaining accountability for project deliverables.

7. Project Management Software & Tools

· Utilize Excel and Microsoft Project for budget management, scheduling, and task tracking.

· Use ProCore as the primary project management platform (training will be provided for candidates unfamiliar with this tool).

8. In-Office & Remote Work

· This role is primarily based in San Diego or Torrance office.

· After a 6-month period, eligibility for remote work or partial remote work will be assessed based on performance and project requirements at the discretion of management.


Qualifications

1. Education

o Preferred: Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Certification

o Required: PMP (Project Management Professional).

o May be in progress but required as a condition of continued employment.

3. Clearance

o Required: Active Secret Clearance.

Experience Required

· Years of Experience: 5+ years of recent experience managing federal projects.

· Military or DoD: Contracting experience strongly preferred, with shipboard/maritime vessel background highly prioritized.

· Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Cisco and Aruba networking, Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA.

· Project Types: Demonstrated experience in federal projects involving OSP / ISP fiber installations, network core and edge equipment installation, network server deployment, and cybersecurity implementations.

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Skills & Competencies

· Project Management Proficiency: Strong skills in project budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and risk mitigation.

· Technical Knowledge: Expertise in IT wireless / networking, network infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, and fiber installation.

· CAD: Familiarity with CAD and drawings.

· Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with ISO 9001 and NIST frameworks, with a solid understanding of federal compliance standards.

· Client & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and client relationship management skills, with experience working with federal agencies.