Facilities Design Program Manager at Eastern Research Group, Inc. – Arlington, Virginia

Facilities Design Program Manager

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee facilities-related projects in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal government clients. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in facilities projects (e.g., construction, design) and demonstrate experience managing government consulting work. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This is a full-time, hybrid position. Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to attend frequent on-site client and team meetings.Job Description:

• Provide support and guidance to project managers for facilities-related projects, from concept through completion, including planning, design, construction, and closeout phases
• Direct and coordinate teams, including internal staff and external vendors such as architects, engineers, and project managers
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government clients, ensuring projects align with clients technical, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Oversee development, management, and monitoring of project scopes, schedules, and budgets to achieve program objectives and financial targets
• Oversee design and construction efforts, ensuring they comply with applicable codes, standards, and government requirements
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Support proposal development, task planning, and client engagement efforts related to facilities and infrastructure work
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience managing and leading facilities, construction, facility management, or design-related projects and teams
• At least 3 years of program management leadership for government consulting projects
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control
• Experience coordinating with multiple interested parties, including clients, designers, engineers, and contractors
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in program management leadership for DoD projects is strongly preferred, though experience with other federal agencies will be considered
• At least 3 years of experience with DoD processes, standards, and regulations
• Experience using BIM tools and project management software
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment. If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293. ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
$135,000 - $185,000 a year