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JOB TITLE: Project Manager
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $42-64/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Build, maintain, and optimize project workspaces in Jira

• Coordinate and track learning and development initiatives from start to finish

• Initiate and document procurement requests with cost justification

• Maintain a live project budget tracker and monitor Level of Effort (LOE) vs. budget

• Identify and communicate budget variances and risks to stakeholders

• Track resource allocation and team capacity to support forecasting and planning

• Provide staffing forecasts for upcoming projects

• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and procurement contacts

• Continuously improve processes by staying current on Jira updates, Agile practices, and procurement policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of project coordination or project management experience (training/learning environment preferred)

• Basic understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency with Jira (configuration, JQL, dashboards)

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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