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Our professionals, team members, and partners have harnessed their years of “in the field” know-how and applied it to the design, development, facilitation and evaluation of all our preparedness solutions. Engaging in the SummitET culture means bringing your professional skills to the table. 

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Project Manager
Department: Programs
Full Time
United States
Description

SummitET® is an industry leader of preparedness solutions for the threats and hazards of greatest concern to our clients. We support Federal, state, and local government operations and provide solutions to build systems of preparedness and capability across the mission areas of prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery that are designed to reduce risk, protect property, and save lives. Key to our success is providing our clients with the highest level of customer service.

We are seeking highly experienced Project Managers to oversee the successful execution of one or more contracts while leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects and programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contract performance, project schedules, budgets, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and deliverable quality while ensuring compliance with client requirements and organizational standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned contracts and clients.

  • Manage the day-to-day execution of individual contracts, projects, and task orders.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
  • Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Track project expenditures and oversee budget management, procurement activities, and other direct costs.
  • Manage travel planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and project support activities.
  • Oversee the development and submission of reports, deliverables, and project documentation.• Identify and mitigate project risks.
  • Foster strong client relationships through exceptional customer service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program, project, or operational management.
  • Proven experience managing government or commercial contracts.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating subcontractor activities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and resource planning.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Experience supporting government, public sector, emergency management, public safety, training, or operational programs.
  • Experience with contract administration and stakeholder engagement.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact projects and contracts.
  • Collaborative and mission-focused work environment.
  • Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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As SummitET rapidly expands, we are consistently adding new roles to our team. If you don’t find a specific job posting that suits you, we encourage you to submit your credentials and we will reach out to you if a fitting position becomes available.

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Work-life Balance

Our associates enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays. Our leadership encourages and fosters a team and family environment.
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Healthcare

SummitET pays 100% of Employee Only healthcare premiums and covers 75% of remaining dependent premiums.

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Retirement Planning

Associates who choose to participate in a 401K plan may choose between a traditional 401K plan and a ROTH 401K. We currently offer company matching contributions per pay period. 
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Continued Education

SummitET may reimburse education classes or programs to any full-time associate looking to earn a degree or certification in a qualified area that applies to employment duties.

Social Responsibility

We’re doing our part to help build a more sustainable future through people, education, and external partnerships. Find out how we’re building internal accountability and transparency, and by joining forces with others to build a lasting impact, we’re enabling people to help make our world a safer place.
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SummitET Core Values

 

At Summit, we:

  • Always offer the highest quality Customer Service – We strive to serve our customer.
  • Act with Integrity: Trust.
  • Believe our team is our identity. We are Associate-Based/Focused.
  • Always deliver a Quality product or service: If we are to do something, we will do it well.
  • Enable our team to Lead to help shape a better organizational future.
  • Leverage the Collective Genius of our talented workforce.
  • Demand Excellence in ourselves and our team.
  • Are Passionate and Committed in heart and mind to each other, our customer, and vision.
  • Offer our customers creativity and a broad range of views and expertise through our Diversity.
  • Act with Humility: We are open to personal change and continuous improvement.
  • Strive for Simplicity.
  • Seek Results: We have a “can do” (positive) attitude and drive to get the job.
  • Treat others with Respect.
  • Provide Customer-Focused solutions.
  • Are Honest and act Transparently.
  • Encourage Forward Thinking.
  • Promote a work/life Balance.

At Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), developing the capacity to mitigate risk and prepare individuals and organizations is our life, our business, and our passion. Whether it’s a situation resulting from natural, technological, or human factors, every member of the SummitET team is dedicated to ensuring our clients are prepared for the unthinkable. Exercises are the foundation upon which we build this disaster preparedness and response.

Our goal is to provide proven full spectrum preparedness solutions to threats through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

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