Project Manager (PM) at V2X

V2X; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X in Kuwait is seeking a Project Manager for U.S. Government Operations and Maintenance services at a large facility. The role is on-site in Kuwait, reporting to the Site Manager and serving as the single point of contact for this contract.

You will plan, execute, and monitor construction and maintenance projects, oversee budgets and schedules, and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong oral, written and listening skills.
• Fluency in reading and interpreting plans and technical data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement projects.
• Define tasks and required resources.
• Manage project team and budget.
• Create schedule and project timeline.
• Track deliverables and report progress to stakeholders.
• Implement and manage changes to meet outputs.
• Evaluate project results.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

PMP Certification

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

CAC eligibility or ability to obtain CAC

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Overview

This position will be physically located in Kuwait Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, the Project Manager will serve as the single point of contact for a large facility U.S. Government Operations and Maintenance support services for light construction projects located in Kuwait. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of the work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that quality standards are applied to all levels of the work and measured for effectiveness.
• Monitors contractual performance and costs, and takes action to correct discrepant conditions.
• Monitors the performance of department, branch, and section personnel and the submissions of required reports and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Plan and implement projects.
• Help define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Define tasks and required resources.
• Manage project team.
• Manage budget.
• Allocate project resources.
• Create schedule and project timeline.
• Track deliverables.
• Support and direct team.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs.
• Evaluate and assess result of project.
• Monitors contractual performance and costs and takes action to correct discrepant conditions.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: + Six Sigma Green Belt Certification desired + PMP certification desired. + Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) + Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred + Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly desirable.
• Experience: + Minimum of Ten years Project Management or Construction Management experience. + Minimum of Seven (7) or more years’ experience supervising employees. + Six (5) years of Project Management experience with 2 years in a managerial capacity of a similar project, department or branch related to these functions.
• Skills: + Must be able to demonstrate good oral, written and listening skills. + Five to eight years as a manager in a multi-discipline environment comparable to that offered under this contract. + Preferred background in military installation base support/infrastructure management + Able to manage a large team of highly complex technical multi-occupations performing operations & maintenance, construction and repair of systems, equipment, devices, components at a federal government installation in a foreign country. Fluency in reading and interpreting plans, technical data, schematics, and diagrams. + Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. + Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. + Knowledgeable of how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. + Must be able to read, write and speak the English language with proficiency. + Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation, and teamwork. + Must exercise discretion and good sound judgment. + Must have high level of proficiency in the use of MS Office and/or other related applications. + Assists with the Management of assigned personnel as required.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Company Values

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.