Project Manager

Project Manager

CRI is a leading developer of new technology in the government arena. We create exciting and innovative products for the global market by pushing the boundaries of technology. We have a culture of innovation tempered with a common-sense approach to problem-solving. We are a woman-owned Small Business with 25 years of demonstrated experience in Security, Information Technology and Management supporting the federal government.

CRI has an opening for an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a growing number of security installation projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of programs in support of Federal Government Clients. Individual must have a strong project management background with clear and concise oral and written communication skills. A self-starter who is intellectually flexible, collaborative, creative, and enjoys problem solving.

Job Responsibilities:

• 4-5 years’ experience in security installation project management.
• Combine elements of engineering, proposal writing and project management in support our Federal government clients.
• Provide top-notch support to our Federal government customers.
• Need to understand the integrated security systems project life cycle and possess a minimum of 4 years of actual project management experience.
• Need to have working knowledge of access control, CCTV and IDS design and installation.
• Perform site walk-offs for access control, CCTV and IDS to provide fully engineered proposals to customers.
• Interface with project stakeholders and multiple trades to provide oversight and coordination of project deliverables.
• Participate in negotiations with high-level stakeholders and help the team with process improvements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to include project status, milestones, achievements and budgetary standing for the entire project life cycle.
• Ensure resolution and effective escalation of issues while ensuring strong scope control.
• Possess oral and written communication skills to correspond effectively with a variety of people including upper management.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project; experience with Access is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to create project schedules using MS Project.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing physical security projects or projects in parallel trades such as network infrastructure installations, construction, audio visual, etc.
• PMP Certification preferred but not required.
• Federal contract experience preferred.

This position requires U.S. citizenship

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance

Job location is at our headquarters in McLean, VA with occasional travel to customer sites