Facilities Design Program Manager

Overview

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee facilities-related projects in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal government clients. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in facilities projects (e.g., construction, design) and demonstrate experience managing government consulting work. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

This is a full-time, hybrid position. Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to attend frequent on-site client and team meetings.

• Provide support and guidance to project managers for facilities-related projects, from concept through completion, including planning, design, construction, and closeout phases
• Direct and coordinate teams, including internal staff and external vendors such as architects, engineers, and project managers
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government clients, ensuring projects align with clients’ technical, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Oversee development, management, and monitoring of project scopes, schedules, and budgets to achieve program objectives and financial targets
• Oversee design and construction efforts, ensuring they comply with applicable codes, standards, and government requirements
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Support proposal development, task planning, and client engagement efforts related to facilities and infrastructure work
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience managing and leading facilities, construction, facility management, or design-related projects and teams
• At least 3 years of program management leadership for government consulting projects
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control
• Experience coordinating with multiple interested parties, including clients, designers, engineers, and contractors
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

• Experience in program management leadership for DoD projects is strongly preferred, though experience with other federal agencies will be considered
• At least 3 years of experience with DoD processes, standards, and regulations
• Experience using BIM tools and project management software
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on state) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,…