Project Administrator - Antenna and RF Systems

Project Administrator - Antenna and RF Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Administrator to join our dynamic team at a leading engineering company specializing in antennas and radio frequency (RF) systems. This role is critical in managing both R&D and production contracts, ensuring project teams are well-informed and projects remain on track. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring technical expertise to the table, and drive projects that range from prototype developments to large-scale production orders.

Salary: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construct and oversee project plans and budgets, facilitating key decision-making processes.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of project details and manage related documentation for contractual, technical, and quality standards.
• Organize the project calendar and schedule all related project meetings while documenting the minutes.
• Simultaneously manage multiple project demands and balance conflicting priorities effectively.
• Track and address project issues promptly, ensuring resolution in alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Prepare detailed cost and schedule proposals to secure new programs key to strategic pursuits.
• Enhance program communication by maintaining comprehensive project files.
• Brief upper management on project status, challenges, and achievements regularly.
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) by coordinating with the Contracts and Finance departments.
• Allocate resources across a portfolio of projects, maximizing efficiency and outcomes.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support project and organizational goals.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Residence in Colorado preferred or willingness to relocate.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept in both written and verbal forms, including impactful presentation creation and delivery.
• Proven ability to thrive in a self-motivated, minimally supervised environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant project administration experience.
• Capability to identify cost and schedule risks or opportunities and engage appropriate technical resources.
• Inquisitive nature, with a continuous drive to pursue and solve new and challenging problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering projects, particularly in R&D environments.
• Experience with FAR proposal activities and knowledge of federal procurement processes.

Skills:

• Advanced project management and planning abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Efficient time-management skills, capable of meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Adaptability to quickly shift priorities in a dynamic project environment.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO offering including four weeks of paid time off annually.
• Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development and education.
• Competitive retirement plan with up to 4% 401k match.
• Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare, dental, and vision plans.