Defense-Project Manager | Schedule & Budget Lead

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Summerville (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for our Summerville, SC site to lead mid-sized defense-related projects. You will manage schedules, budgets and client communications, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, finance and QA to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires DoD familiarity, a bachelor’s in engineering or business (master’s preferred), and 7–10 years of PM experience with production and delivery of hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management handling equipment/hardware production and delivery.
• Proficient with MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirements.
• Provide proposals and master schedule input during order capture.
• Facilitate client and internal meetings during order execution.
• Maintain and monitor the master project schedule and drive corrective actions.
• Act as the focal point for communications on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet client and company requirements.
• Lead project reviews and vendor/management meetings.
• Apply change management and documentation processes.

Skills

PMP certification

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Negotiation

Influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for our Summerville, SC site to lead mid-sized defense-related projects. You will manage schedules, budgets and client communications, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, finance and QA to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires DoD familiarity, a bachelor’s in engineering or business (master’s preferred), and 7–10 years of PM experience with production and delivery of hardware.