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Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time Contract | On-Site

Join a high-impact federal engineering and construction team supporting GSA. The Lead Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the contractor team and the client organization, providing leadership, oversight, and coordination of complex construction projects, facility rehabilitation efforts, and program management activities.

This position is responsible for directing and managing multiple project managers and programs across diverse locations, ensuring successful execution of project objectives, adherence to quality standards, effective resource utilization, and delivery of program requirements. The Lead Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project management activities and works closely with client leadership, stakeholders, and contractor personnel to ensure mission success.

• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive annual compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Exposure to large-scale federal construction and facilities programs
• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary project teams
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment
• Long-term contract stability

• Serve as the primary liaison to the COR, CO and CGS
• Act as the counterpart to client program and technical managers for complex construction, rehabilitation, and facilities programs
• Lead and provide oversight to contracted Project Managers
• Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and program initiatives across diverse locations
• Ensure successful accomplishment of all program requirements and objectives
• Manage technical operations involving multiple projects, personnel, and stakeholders
• Organize and coordinate program planning, resource allocation, and delivery strategies
• Monitor project and program performance to ensure alignment with client goals and objectives
• Coordinate program activities with client management, project managers, and agency representatives
• Support strategic planning and long-range program execution efforts
• Implement and monitor quality assurance measures across projects and programs
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, schedules, and quality objectives
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend process improvements
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time
• Resolve issues, conflicts, and challenges impacting project or program performance
• Track program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization
• Monitor cost performance and conduct cost-versus-budget analyses
• Support life-cycle cost analyses and financial planning efforts
• Participate in workforce planning and work distribution among project managers
• Ensure staffing levels and technical skill sets align with project requirements
• Provide routine reports regarding program status, workload, budgets, schedules, and project performance
• Respond to special reporting requests, data calls, and management inquiries
• Meet regularly with client leadership and stakeholders to discuss program progress and priorities
• Prepare presentations, reports, and program documentation for management review
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Apply project and program management principles throughout all phases of execution
• Utilize analytical and evaluative techniques to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Support logistics planning, scheduling activities, and resource forecasting
• Perform other duties as assigned to support contract objectives

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, facilities management, or related technical fields
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, construction projects, or facilities initiatives
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Experience supporting federal, government, or large-scale commercial programs preferred

• Extensive knowledge of project and program management methodologies
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, estimating, and life-cycle management
• Knowledge of budget development, financial management, and cost control principles
• Experience performing life-cycle cost analyses and cost-benefit evaluations
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills
• Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing executive-level reports, presentations, and briefings
• Ability to work effectively with executives, program managers, project managers, technical personnel, and client representatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Work may be performed at government facilities, contractor offices, and remote locations as authorized by contract requirements
• Occasional travel may be required to support program oversight, meetings, and project reviews

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (Secret / Top Secret / Public Trust)
• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation and PIV card issuance

This is a unique opportunity to lead high-visibility federal construction and facilities programs while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. As the Lead Project Manager, you will direct complex projects, mentor project management staff, and play a critical role in delivering successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of mission-critical initiatives.

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.