Travelling Project Manager-Military Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
  • 12+ years of total construction experience, with at least 5 years as a Project Manager on heavy civil infrastructure projects valued at $50M+.
  • Experience with DOD, USACE, or NAVFAC is required.
  • Experience leading large, multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil construction and federal project requirements.
  • Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or professional certification such as PMP or PE preferred.
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships while protecting company interests.
  • Oversee all functions including design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling.
  • Manage financial activities of the project, including accounts receivable and payable.
  • Negotiate contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Lead regular project meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
  • Ensure all contractual and administrative requirements are met accurately and on schedule.
  • Identify and secure necessary resources for successful execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a $50M+ military construction project.
  • U.S.-based position with international project exposure.
  • Work with an experienced Project Executive and a multidisciplinary leadership team.
  • Significant responsibility across project execution, client management, contracts, and financials.
  • Exposure to major federal/DOD infrastructure work.
  • Career growth within a specialized federal services organization.
Full Job Description
The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major project in Darwin, Australia and play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure work for a federal client.

About the Position

The Project Manager will oversee one of three major projects and manage day-to-day execution through all phases of the project lifecycle, including startup, design and engineering, construction, change management, commissioning, closeout, and warranty.

Reporting to the Project Executive, the PM will serve as a key point of contact for the client and internal/external stakeholders while leading a large, multidisciplinary project team.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Manage client relationships while protecting company interests.
  • Oversee design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling functions.
  • Manage project financial activities, including accounts receivable and payable.
  • Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Lead weekly and monthly project meetings with project stakeholders.
  • Ensure contractual and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Identify and secure resources necessary for successful project execution.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication across the project team.
  • Support successful project delivery through commissioning, closeout, and warranty.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Executive or Division President.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
  • 12+ years of total construction experience, including at least 5 years as a Project Manager on heavy civil infrastructure projects valued at $50M+.
  • DOD, USACE, or NAVFAC experience required.
  • Experience managing large, multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil construction and federal project requirements.
  • Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or professional certification/registration such as PMP or PE preferred.
  • Fluent English communication skills required.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 experience preferred.
  • Ability to successfully pass required background and security checks.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% to Darwin, Australia.

Benefits
  • Opportunity to lead a $50M+ military construction project.
  • U.S.-based position with international project exposure.
  • Work alongside an experienced Project Executive and multidisciplinary leadership team.
  • Significant responsibility across project execution, client management, contracts, financials, and operations.
  • Exposure to major federal/DOD infrastructure work.
  • Career growth within a specialized federal services organization.

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