Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join Cambridge International Systems, Inc. and become a Technical Project Manager in Charleston, SC. This full-time hybrid position requires a current DoD Top Secret security clearance and involves managing technical projects, supervising support resources, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The role includes managing project budgets, developing quality assurance programs, and preparing staffing plans. Experience in Architecture Engineering & Construction (AEC) is strongly preferred, along with a Design Build Professional (DBIA) certification and Certified Construction Quality Manager (CQM) certification. Cambridge offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, tuition assistance, relocation assistance, and various bonuses.

Requirements

• Maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 years of experience or a master’s with 6 - 8 years of experience
• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on a computer
• Amount of travel required: up to 30%
• Office setting : Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities
• Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives
• Also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects
• Takes projects from the original concept through final implementation
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services
• Defines project scope and objectives
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems
• Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives
• Acts as a technical liaison with vendors
• Assists in the proposal process and coordinates with Pricing Department when required
• Responsible for all phases of the project budget
• Develops Quality Assurance Programs for products and services
• Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations
• May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff
• Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to and reviews the work of assigned staff
• Directly supervises individual contributors in technical positions and/or entry level professionals
• Estimates staffing needs, assigns work, recommends candidates for employment, makes recommendations for termination, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff and is responsible for the application of company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Architecture Engineering & Construction (AEC) strongly preferred
• Design Build Professional (DBIA) strongly preferred
• Certified Construction Quality Manager (CQM) preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets at Work
• Refer to a friend