[Hiring] Project Manager I @Olsson

Role Description

Join Olsson's Federal Engineering & Design Team as a Project Manager I, where you will help deliver infrastructure projects for federal clients. In this role, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams supporting the planning, design, and construction of mission-critical facilities for military installations, VA campuses, and other government agencies. These projects require technical accuracy, strong organization, and consistent collaboration.

As a Project Manager I, you will:

• Manage projects or support project managers on larger or multidisciplinary assignments.
• Participate throughout the project life cycle by helping establish scope, schedule, budget, quality expectations, and project documentation.
• Develop your project management capabilities.
• Work with internal technical teams, clients, and federal stakeholders to support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other applicable federal standards.
• Assist with proposals, project controls, and process improvements that strengthen our federal design capabilities and support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE license is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering or design projects from planning through delivery; federal project exposure is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, documentation, and basic project financials.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, follow established project management practices, and escalate risks or changes appropriately.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals across disciplines and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Manage defined-scope federal projects and support larger or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with defining and communicating project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in coordination with technical teams, clients, and contractors.
• Track project progress, resource needs, costs, and financial performance; identify variances and communicate potential impacts to the project manager or appropriate leader.
• Help organize project teams by aligning technical expertise, assignments, and schedules with project goals and federal requirements.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned project matters while maintaining clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support compliance with UFC, DoD, VA, and other applicable federal standards, contract requirements, and established quality procedures.
• Identify potential risks, scope changes, schedule concerns, and additional costs; document issues and assist with developing mitigation strategies.
• Assist with contracts, change documentation, billing coordination, and other project administration under the guidance of more experienced project managers.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate routine project meetings; document decisions, action items, responsibilities, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain project records and assist with the preparation and delivery of project documentation, including design plans, specifications, correspondence, cost information, and performance records.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match.
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.