Project Manager

Description

Jaxon Engineering is looking for a full-time, in-office, Project Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute, lead, and own complex and mission-critical projects in a highly specialized field.

The successful candidate will be an effective team player, possess an ability to work across interdepartmental teams, and be able to interface and communicate effectively with personnel, customers, program management, and corporate leadership. They will provide operational oversight of project: focused on scheduling, purchasing, asset and manpower allocation, and budget management. The selected candidate will empower those around them while stretching performance standards for themself and others. This is a results-oriented "doer" who passionately finds ways over, around, and through barriers to success.

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and being a part of our culture that consists of Ownership, No Half-Sends, We Are Not Common, and Better Get Better.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret security clearance.

Salary: $125,000 - $145,000

This position requires the ability to travel as necessary.

Benefits:

• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

The Jaxon Experience:

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our end-of-week tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone's competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and "I'm just here for the cart snacks" people alike.
• A Christmas Event Like No Other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids' Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season.
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description. And of course, the day after the super bowl is a company paid holiday, because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional, because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than a place to work!

Requirements

• Comprehensive expertise in industry-leading project management best practices
• Advanced understanding of DoD contracting mechanisms (instruments, scope, schedule, funding/budget)
• Creating and maintaining project schedules in MS Project
• Highly skilled in maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Possesses strong proficiency in the effective management of personnel and resource schedules, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization
• Possesses a strong and proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and efficiently.
• Exhibits the ability to strategically collaborate across organizational layers, ensuring alignment and contribution to corporate goals
• Ability to effectively oversee risk assessment processes and the creation of mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and smooth execution
• Strong leadership qualities to support the ongoing growth of the company
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement of project management processes
• Orchestration of the purchasing and logistics for project execution
• Development of complete technical and cost related documents
• Management of multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong ability to effectively lead, manage, and mentor project management teams.
• Provide support and clear communication for project execution teams
• Possesses strong and effective communication skills, enabling clear and concise interaction with both clients and internal teams

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree plus five years of experience or ten years of experience; experience must be in project management for a specifically related field such as DoD contracting or EMP protection
• Experience coordinating project teams and schedules
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD issued Secret clearance
• PMP or EIT/PE desired but not required
• A willingness to be coached and willing to learn new skills in a growing industry
• Experience with NetSuite a plus

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.