Project Manager

XLA is currently seeking a Project Manager to support our DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA.  Candidates must be local to the Arlington area, as this position is onsite in a federal office setting 5 days/week.

Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Secret Security Clearance to be considered.

Salary: $120,000

Requirements:

• Serves as the facility project manager for centrally managed activities, performing the full range of program/project management functions.


• Oversees project budgets and reviewing funding proposals to meet the requirements for new facilities and/or renovation or expansion of existing facilities.


• Evaluates and resolves problems or issues with widespread impact on the organization's large procurements, some of which have new or unusual requirements.


• Serves as the facilities services to the Domestic Field offices on various repairs and upgrades to the existing office location.


• Travels on market surveys with the GSA, government Security Officer and the local government office representatives to survey office sites for future office relocations.


• Travels to various field offices for inspection of new construction and renovations of ongoing projects.


• Prepares space utilization and layout design plans using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop and prepare detailed drawings and specifications for telecommunications, furniture, electrical and other equipment.


• Reviews facilities design criteria, guidelines, and procedures to assure optimal effectiveness in meeting specialized organization needs.


• Prepares space layouts and basic building plans from landlords awarded leases and reviews closely for deviations from requirements.


• Discusses plans with lessors, contractors, GSA representatives,  government headquarters entities and Domestic Field management.


• Develops project milestones and reviews cost estimates and project schedules.


• Determines technical project requirements and design specifications and concepts.


• Applies the rules and regulations governing the acquisition, construction and/or alterations of leased or owned spaced.


• Analyzes proposals considering numerous factors related to ability to meet requirements, utility access, cost, employee conveniences, etc.


• Acquires space based on the development of program requirements, preparing design, reviewing technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates, and working with occupancy agreements and tenant improvements.


• Conducts pre-construction meetings to assure complete understanding of space designs and technical specifications.


• Advises all parties of requirements and modifications (exterior and interior) in more detail, such as specifications for technical operations, security, acoustics, wall specifications and coverings, color coordination, etc.


• Oversees construction and renovations, assuring all requirements and expectations are met.


• Discusses plans with lessors, general contractors, architects, and management.


• Considers the General Services Administration’s (GSA) offers of buildings and sites proposed for buildings built to specifications.


• Prepares furniture packages and procure funding to outfit the space and manages the delivery and installation schedules.


• Develops life cycle office relocation/renovation schedules and attendant funding plans and proposals to assure facilities meet specialized requirements with maximum cost effectiveness.