DoD Skillbridge - Project Manager

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At Larson Design Group (LDG), we're more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we're a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us.

That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you'll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded ESOP all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

The Skill Bridge Project Manager Intern supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of multidisciplinary projects within a master planning, programming, landscape architecture, and GIS services environment. Working alongside planners, landscape architects, and GIS professionals, this role supports projects for federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private-sector clients. The position provides hands-on experience applying PMI-aligned project management practices to real-world AEC projects, including federal master planning, parks and trails, and ArcGIS-enabled planning initiatives, while preparing service members for a successful transition to a civilian project management career.

• Supports all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and execution through monitoring and closeout.
• Coordinates project activities across planning, landscape architecture, and GIS disciplines.
• Assists with development and tracking of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Supports cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value management activities.
• Assists with contract administration, consultant coordination, and procurement activities, including public-sector contracts.
• Helps implement project quality standards and participates in quality reviews.
• Prepares project status updates and reports for internal teams and government clients.
• Maintains accurate project documentation in accordance with company and federal requirements.
• Supports client and stakeholder communication to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Collaborates with technical leads and discipline managers to support staffing and workload coordination.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of four (4) years of job related experience.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Must be an active-duty U.S. service member eligible for and approved to participate in the DoD Skill Bridge Program.
• Must be within the authorized Skill Bridge transition window as defined by DoD policy.
• Command approval required prior to start date.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Projects or Primavera.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.