{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"494eda0a6fb860073f2e7252","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/494eda0a6fb860073f2e7252","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/494eda0a6fb860073f2e7252","title":"Senior Engineering Project Manager","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Control Account Manager (CAM) to join our EMS group located in Acton, MA.\n\nThis position directly supports the Science & Technology Products superdirectorate by ensuring projects are contained within the defined technical scope, capturing, and managing the technical work to be executed, managing tasks execution, and capturing performance status. The role is a delicate balance between technical planning/management and cost/schedule management. Therefore, a technical background is a major benefit. Equally important is a depth of experience and direct application of cost, schedule, and EVM processes.\n\nThe CAM serves as a liaison between the engineering and program management departments. Monitors and analyzes progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule. Evaluates and resolves barriers to task completion, some of which may be complex, related to design, quality, cost, and schedule. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEnsure complete technical scope is identified, defined, and captured to facilitate proper cost and schedule impact evaluation.\nBuild project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.\nOversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.\nPerform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis to identify and document the root causes of cost and schedule variances.\nLead project teams to gather and provide project status to key stakeholders.\nCoordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.\nEstimate remaining project effort and cost as part of a regular Estimate at Complete (EAC) update process.\nAnalyze project labor and material expenditures for improper charging and other discrepancies.\nLead interdisciplinary teams to tackle project challenges.\nParticipate in request for proposal (RFP) process to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and preliminary schedules to generate new business.\nDevelop Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs) to incorporate new scope into the project baseline.\nIdentify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine challenges of diverse scope and nature.\nWork with project team to decompose and allocate the scope documented in a Statement of Work (SOW) to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).\nFlex adaptability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.\nDevelop and manage large data sets in Excel to address specific program challenges.\nAdministers and maintain large scale tracking and burn-down workbooks beyond typical Earned Value Management. Examples include procurement tracking, drawing burn-down, and line-of-balance trackers for manufacturing and assemblies.\nGuide engineers in the development of plans and time estimates.\nManage both developmental and production (manufacturing) programs.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nResponsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nEnsure compliance with environmental and other regulations.\nMay be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).\nPerform other duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management.\nMay substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nMust demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.\nEarned Value Management (EVM) / Control Account Management experience required.\nMust possess:\nthe ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects\nthe ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature\nstrong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills\nthe ability to work independently and lead in a team environment\nthe ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.\nthe ability to work extended hours and travel as required\nMust have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.\nMust be customer focused and possess:\nthe ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nthe ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.\nexcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.\nexcellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and external parties.\nexcellent computer skills.\nPrevious DOD experience with military standards and instructions highly desirable.\nPrevious experience in Space and/or Optical engineering environments is highly desirable.\nCAM or EVMS certification highly desirable.\nMust possess experience with the following tools:\nMicrosoft Project or light version of Project\nMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)\nProduct Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill or similar\nMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP or similar\nAbility to work independently or in a team environment is essential.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n100,290\nPay Range High\n183,098\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Acton","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:01:24.152Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Engineering Project Manager","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Control Account Manager (CAM) to join our EMS group located in Acton, MA.\n\nThis position directly supports the Science & Technology Products superdirectorate by ensuring projects are contained within the defined technical scope, capturing, and managing the technical work to be executed, managing tasks execution, and capturing performance status. The role is a delicate balance between technical planning/management and cost/schedule management. Therefore, a technical background is a major benefit. Equally important is a depth of experience and direct application of cost, schedule, and EVM processes.\n\nThe CAM serves as a liaison between the engineering and program management departments. Monitors and analyzes progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule. Evaluates and resolves barriers to task completion, some of which may be complex, related to design, quality, cost, and schedule. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEnsure complete technical scope is identified, defined, and captured to facilitate proper cost and schedule impact evaluation.\nBuild project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.\nOversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.\nPerform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis to identify and document the root causes of cost and schedule variances.\nLead project teams to gather and provide project status to key stakeholders.\nCoordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.\nEstimate remaining project effort and cost as part of a regular Estimate at Complete (EAC) update process.\nAnalyze project labor and material expenditures for improper charging and other discrepancies.\nLead interdisciplinary teams to tackle project challenges.\nParticipate in request for proposal (RFP) process to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and preliminary schedules to generate new business.\nDevelop Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs) to incorporate new scope into the project baseline.\nIdentify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine challenges of diverse scope and nature.\nWork with project team to decompose and allocate the scope documented in a Statement of Work (SOW) to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).\nFlex adaptability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.\nDevelop and manage large data sets in Excel to address specific program challenges.\nAdministers and maintain large scale tracking and burn-down workbooks beyond typical Earned Value Management. Examples include procurement tracking, drawing burn-down, and line-of-balance trackers for manufacturing and assemblies.\nGuide engineers in the development of plans and time estimates.\nManage both developmental and production (manufacturing) programs.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nResponsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nEnsure compliance with environmental and other regulations.\nMay be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).\nPerform other duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management.\nMay substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nMust demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.\nEarned Value Management (EVM) / Control Account Management experience required.\nMust possess:\nthe ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects\nthe ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature\nstrong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills\nthe ability to work independently and lead in a team environment\nthe ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.\nthe ability to work extended hours and travel as required\nMust have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.\nMust be customer focused and possess:\nthe ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nthe ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.\nexcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.\nexcellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and external parties.\nexcellent computer skills.\nPrevious DOD experience with military standards and instructions highly desirable.\nPrevious experience in Space and/or Optical engineering environments is highly desirable.\nCAM or EVMS certification highly desirable.\nMust possess experience with the following tools:\nMicrosoft Project or light version of Project\nMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)\nProduct Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill or similar\nMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP or similar\nAbility to work independently or in a team environment is essential.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n100,290\nPay Range High\n183,098\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:01:24.152Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:01:24.152Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Acton","addressRegion":"MT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"494eda0a6fb860073f2e7252"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/494eda0a6fb860073f2e7252"}}