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Project Manager

4/21/2026

The Project Manager will oversee the finances, schedule, and manpower for complex engineering projects while ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget. They are responsible for collaborating with teams to create project plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and mitigating project risks.

Salary

90000 - 150000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 250 employees. Our team-based approach to tackling challenging and complex problems promotes free exchange of innovative ideas and opportunities for rapid advancement. Toyon’s employee turnover rate is very low, which is indicative of the unique company culture and exceptional benefits that we offer, including: Comprehensive Health Care Company-funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans An Employee Stock Ownership Program Our corporate headquarters is located in Goleta, CA (near the Santa Barbara Airport and the University of California at Santa Barbara) and hosts the majority of our technical and administrative staff as well as our RF fabrication and laboratory facilities. Additionally, we have corporate offices in Sterling, VA (near the Dulles International Airport), Fort Collins, CO (near Colorado State University), and Huntsville, AL (near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center). All are growing steadily and provide key, local resources for our federal clients in each of our core business areas. We are always seeking dedicated employees of high integrity to join our team in California, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Join us as we build important technologies and rewarding careers. A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field is required for technical positions. All candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
About the Role

Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.


This position is in-person.


Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a talented Project Manager to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously; planning, executing, and delivering program objectives on time and within budget. The Project Manager will be responsible for organization and oversight of the finances, schedule, and manpower for complex engineering projects. Individuals must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems and negotiating critical issues. The Project Manager should be open to mentorship from senior Program Management.


Duties:

  • Collaborate with management and administrative teams to create internal plans and budgets for projects on an ad hoc basis
  • Create and manage integrated project schedules
  • Maintain and update project staffing plans
  • Formulate cost proposals and budgets with strong basis of realism and risk mitigation; responsibility to monitor and manage cost performance
  • Build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster positive working relationships
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
  • Provide oversight and coordination for facility upgrades and construction
  • Create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint and other tools
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills for engineering and planning purposes
  • Maintain composure in situations with challenging requirements and a need for time-critical problem-resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Highly adaptable and thrives in ambiguous situations

Project Management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP), with skills in KPI development and tracking, legal/contracts experience, and negotiation are considered valuable assets for this role.

 

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance  
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Project Manager position is $90,000 to $150,000.


The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment. 


Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision 


Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans   


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Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon. 


The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.   


Ref #2651-H

Key Skills
Project ManagementBudgetingSchedule ManagementRisk MitigationStakeholder ManagementEngineering Project OversightCost ProposalsKPI DevelopmentContract NegotiationPowerPointExcelProblem-solvingTime ManagementCommunicationAdaptability
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringSecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Medical InsuranceHSADental CoverageVision CoveragePaid HolidaysPaid VacationSick Leave401(k)Profit Sharing PlansEmployee Stock Ownership PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveDiscretionary Bonus
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