Project Manager

Summary The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the management, supervision, and quality control of the services performed under a multi-dimensional professional security services contract with the United States Government. The PM shall have the authority to make operational decisions relative to the work requirements of the contract without consultation with other company or corporate officials, to include decisions relative to hiring and termination. The PM is the single point of contact for the Government and will ensure customer satisfaction through proactive leadership, decision making, resource management, and routine customer interfacing. **This position is contingent upon contract award** Responsibilities Serves as the primary company interface with the customer. Manage employees to ensure compliance with the contract and to meet customer needs. Oversee quality control and timely submission of contract deliverables. Maintain adequate staffing levels. Plan, direct, and coordinate security administration and project control. Monitor financial performance to ensure targets are met. Provide coordinated communications with the customer and other on-site contractors. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Five (5) years of directly related program management experience in government funded security programs within the industry Must have successfully managed and supervised security personnel to complete tasks relating to planning, operating, budgeting, scheduling, coordinating, overseeing, recruiting, plans development and administration, problem solving and cost/budget analyses Recent and relevant industry experience in work planning, budget development, fiscal control, scheduling, task control, security issues, work progress assessments, contract management, client communication and staff recruiting/development. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of DoD directives pertaining to security operations and industrial security Skill in satisfactorily dealing with customers Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and Outlook.