About the role
Overview
Join our team as a Project Manager supporting the Federal Highway Administration by overseeing a busy publications and communications program. You will oversee planning, staffing, and delivery of technical publications, marketing materials, and multimedia products from concept to final release, ensure on-time, on-budget performance across a diverse portfolio of projects.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location
Hybrid
This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with approximately two days per week on-site (Monday through Thursday) at a client facility in McLean, VA or Washington, DC. Some travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Responsibilities
- Management of a portfolio of complex, high-visibility publications and communications projects
- Strategic planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and budget performance across multiple concurrent projects
- Point of contact with government contracting and technical representatives, task managers, and researchers
- Oversee the production of materials ranging from one-page flyers to 300+ page technical reports, presentations, video, and social media content
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team of writers, editors, designers, and web and multimedia specialists
- Manage risk, quality control, and performance metrics, and deliver regular progress reporting to government stakeholders
- Ensure project status is tracked accurately in the client's submission and tracking system
Qualifications
Required
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing/Communications, or a related discipline (additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams and management of marketing/communications programs
- Demonstrated experience managing the production of technical publications, from short-form materials to long-form technical reports
- Experience supporting highway or surface transportation programs or clients
Desired
- Experience managing federal government contracts or task orders
- Experience managing a periodical or magazine production cycle
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility and federal publishing standards (GPO and Chicago style)
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range
Negotiable