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Project Leader

Marathon TS
Tysons, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

A large Engineering customer of Marathon TS is seeking an experienced Project Leader to join their dynamic team.

Responsible for:

  • Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
  • Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
  • Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
  • Forecasting cash flow and Client needs for projects.
  • Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
  • Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and Client to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
  • Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
  • Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
  • Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
  • Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
  • Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
  • Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Overall financial management of the project(s).
  • Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
  • Expediting all change orders.
  • Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
  • Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and Client forecasts.
  • Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
  • Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
  • Developing a detailed equipment plan.
  • Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
  • Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7 years experience or 5 years with a MS degree

Requirements:

  • Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
  • Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects.
  • Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
  • Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
  • Proven track record of successful projects.
  • Has managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
  • Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
  • Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Primavera P6: 2 years (Required)
  • Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Tysons, VA 22102 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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