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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