Project Manager - Newport News VA

National Guard Employment Network$160K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Preferred BA/BS in Safety/Project Management or PMP certification with equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with 3 years in a federal contract environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards required.
  • Strong understanding of MEP interior construction.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple project statuses.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure execution of multiple safety-related task orders within deadlines and budgets.
  • Participate in kick-off, partnering, and status update meetings according to project schedules.
  • Manage team of SMEs or subcontractors for various task orders and collaborate with safety personnel.
  • Scope, estimate, and prepare resource-loaded schedules for new work approval.
  • Ensure safe execution of projects at multiple locations and uphold quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers to build credibility and secure new work.

Benefits

  • On-the-job support from a team of professionals.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
  • Collaboration with seasoned specialists and team members.
  • Access to additional training and specialty certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description
Akima Facility Operations (AFO) is looking for a Project Manager to work in Newport News, Virginia. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

The PM is responsible for ensuring multiple, concurrent, safety related task orders are executed within customer project deadlines and budgets. The projects are executed in a time and materials or firm-fixed price environment depending on the task and can be dynamic in nature.
Participates in the Post Award Kick-Off, Partnering, and status update meetings as required by the project schedule and customer needs.
The PM manages a team of temporarily assigned SMEs or subcontractors as determined by each task order and will coordinate closely with the Site Safety Professional and the JLABS EH&S personnel.
Work involves managing multiple projects and the cost management and timely execution of work in accordance with job order budgets and agreed upon delivery schedules.
The PM ensures new work is appropriately scoped, estimated, and a resource loaded schedule prepared for customer review and approval.
Safety is paramount, and the PM is responsible for safe execution of the work at multiple locations.
Quality delivery determines follow on work. The PM is responsible for quality assurance of the projects.
The PM is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships and evolving the team's credibility to attract and capture new work.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

This role may require company vehicles to be driven.
Preferred BA / BS degree in Safety/Project Management or a PMP certification with equivalent work experience may be considered.
Specialty inspection training and licenses/certs highly desired.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects, 3 years of which must be in a federal contract environment.
Thorough working knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards is essential.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely via email and keep up with steady email exchange with the clients daily.
Must be able to keep track of status of between 3-5 active projects.
Must be able to read, speak, understand and write English.
Strong working understanding of MEP interior construction.

Job ID


Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$160,000-$167,000.00

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