Lead Project Manager (Project Management, Senior Manager)

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain a Top Secret

Education Required:

BA/BS

US Citizenship:

Required

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Manager (Project Management, Senior Manager) to support a federal government customer with telecommunications projects in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role provides overall project leadership and accountability, serving as the primary interface to the Government and leading execution across multiple technical and installation teams. The Lead Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery, including planning, staffing, execution, risk management, and close-out.

This position is based out of Hawaii and currently requires an on-site schedule with 5 days on-site presence in Hawaii during key phases of installation. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Project Manager with full responsibility for end-to-end project execution, integration, and delivery.
• Act as the primary Government point of contact, managing priorities, milestones, risks, and issues.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability, directing execution through two subordinate Project Managers, on-site technical leads, and subcontractors.
• Lead and coordinate MIL engineers, technicians, support staff, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, staffing models, and performance metrics.
• Oversee installation execution through defined cadence, metrics, and escalation paths, rather than continuous on-site supervision.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved designs, DoD standards, and security requirements.
• Manage cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk, including proactive issue identification and mitigation.
• Oversee project financials, deliverables, reporting, and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Travel

Frequent travel to different bases in Hawaii is required. Additional occasional travel to other locations may be required.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management or engineering leadership supporting IT or infrastructure programs
• Demonstrated experience as a Lead or Senior Project Manager on large, complex projects
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Strong background supporting DoD customers
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and drive execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. A high school diploma with 6 additional years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 4 additional years of relevant experience, may be substituted.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must have a current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance; please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $145,000 - $175,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on theMIL Careers page.