Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Sterling, VA

Department: Project Management

Reports To: Director of Project Management

About Us:

TechnoGuard Inc. is a fast-growing leader in data center containment solutions and mission-critical services, headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. We deliver engineered, scalable hot and cold aisle containment systems through our in-house design, manufacturing, and installation teams.

Backed by patented technologies and a dedicated R&D group, we solve complex data center challenges with practical, innovative solutions. At TechnoGuard, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to excellence and growth.

About the Role:

The Project Manager (I) plans, coordinates, and oversees TechnoGuard projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget. This role partners with onsite Foremen, Operations, Dispatch, Engineering, Estimating, Sales, warehouse teams, and customers to align staffing, materials, schedules, and execution.

The Project Manager monitors labor hours and job costs, maintains accurate project records, communicates progress and risks, and resolves issues to deliver quality work and strong customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Review project scopes, drawings, contracts, and estimates; clarify expectations and establish execution plans with Foremen and Team Leads.

• Define work sequences, schedules, milestones, crew sizes, staffing qualifications, and resource needs in coordination with Operations and Dispatch.

• Lead project kickoffs; establish project folders, schedules, material lists, and clear daily and weekly completion targets.

• Coordinate material quantities, quotes, purchase orders, warehouse support, deliveries, staging, equipment rentals, and subcontractors.

• Maintain projects in Assignar and Acumatica; review daily logs, time sheets, forms, job cost reports, and labor-hour budgets, correcting discrepancies promptly.

• Communicate project status, upcoming needs, schedule changes, and risks to customers and internal stakeholders; document key customer discussions and decisions.

• Visit project sites regularly (at least every three days), support Foremen, resolve onsite issues, and ensure compliance with TechnoGuard and site safety requirements.

• Oversee quality control, coordinate QC inspections and client or county site walks, and manage permits, access, RFIs, and required documentation.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to Foremen and field teams, including reviewing incidents and disciplinary reports when necessary.

• Manage multiple projects, change orders, contracts, and budget performance; identify improvements and maintain customer satisfaction.

• Complete project closeout, including punch lists, material and equipment removal, final reports, approvals, receipts, and billing updates.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations:

• Travel to project sites and coordinate out-of-town assignments as needed.

• Maintain accurate written records and respond promptly to customer, vendor, and field issues.

• Collaborate effectively across project management, operations, warehouse, sales, engineering, and quality teams.

What Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Projects meet agreed scope, schedule, quality, safety, and labor-hour budgets.

• Field crews have timely direction, staffing, equipment, materials, and issue resolution.

• Project updates, job costs, documentation, billing, and closeout records are accurate and current.

• Customers and internal partners receive proactive communication and dependable follow-through.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrated project management experience and thorough understanding of the work being managed.

• Strong leadership, professional judgment, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with project or job-cost management systems; the source JD also identifies Sage.

• Ability to plan resources, control project costs, manage schedules, and lead multiple jobs with minimal assistance.

• Experience with Assignar and Acumatica workflows is relevant to the responsibilities of this role.

What You’ll Get:

• Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 USD annually.

• Career Growth & Opportunity: Work with cross-functional teams and develop project leadership capabilities.

• Culture & Team Environment: Join a collaborative team focused on accountability, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

TechnoGuard Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen. TechnoGuard participates in E-Verify. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may change at any time; employment with TechnoGuard is at will.