MGR PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance will be provided

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead facilities readiness and capital projects in Newport News, VA. You will manage a broad portfolio of construction and modernization efforts, coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement, and safety teams, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 6+ years of progressive experience (or equivalent) and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, NNPS graduate, Associate's or other 2-year program with experience, Military Paygrade E-5 or above, and various combinations of education/experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages facilities readiness project portfolio and serves as liaison between facilities project team and construction line management
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and end user-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and end users
• Ensure projects are properly scoped, planned, resourced, and executed in accordance with approved requirements
• Establish and maintain portfolio-level visibility into project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Monitor project performance, identify potential schedule or cost impacts, and implement corrective actions as required
• Ensure appropriate project controls, reporting processes, change management practices, and risk mitigation strategies are in place
• Drive timely resolution of project issues and elevate critical risks or decisions to senior leadership
• Develop and manage capital budgets, expenditure forecasts, and project funding plans
• Monitor financial performance, commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs across the project portfolio
• Oversee project execution through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Ensure contractors, consultants, and internal teams meet contractual, safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, EH&S, and other stakeholders
• Ensure construction activities are coordinated with ongoing facility operations and minimize disruptions
• Support resolution of construction issues, contractor performance concerns, and complex technical challenges
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project portfolio status, priorities, and execution performance
• Communicate project risks, schedule changes, budget impacts, and resource constraints to leadership and stakeholders
• Prepare and present portfolio-level dashboards, forecasts, progress reports, and executive briefings
• Build effective working relationships across departments to align project execution with business and operational requirements
• Ensure end user expectations and organizational priorities are clearly understood and reflected in project plans
• Standardize project management processes, tools, reporting, and execution practices
• Identify opportunities to improve project predictability, productivity, cost control, and delivery timelines
• Promote lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future project execution
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of facilities and construction readiness projects
• Establish clear performance expectations, project priorities, and accountability standards
• Balance workload and resources across the project management team to meet organizational commitments
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School

Navy Nuclear Power School

Associates degree + experience

Military experience E-5+

Job description

• Team: O41 PLANT ENGR
• Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
• Full-Time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirements: No
• Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
• Salary Range: $107,000.00 to $135,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

• Oversees and manages facilities readiness project portfolio and serves as liaison between facilities project team and construction line management
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and end user-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and end users
• Ensure projects are properly scoped, planned, resourced, and executed in accordance with approved requirements
• Establish and maintain portfolio-level visibility into project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Monitor project performance, identify potential schedule or cost impacts, and implement corrective actions as required
• Ensure appropriate project controls, reporting processes, change management practices, and risk mitigation strategies are in place
• Drive timely resolution of project issues and elevate critical risks or decisions to senior leadership
• Develop and manage capital budgets, expenditure forecasts, and project funding plans
• Monitor financial performance, commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs across the project portfolio
• Oversee project execution through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Ensure contractors, consultants, and internal teams meet contractual, safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, environmental health and safety, and other stakeholders
• Ensure construction activities are appropriately coordinated with ongoing facility operations and minimize operational disruptions
• Support resolution of construction issues, contractor performance concerns, and complex technical or logistical challenges
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project portfolio status, priorities, and execution performance
• Communicate project risks, schedule changes, budget impacts, and resource constraints to leadership and stakeholders
• Prepare and present portfolio-level dashboards, forecasts, progress reports, and executive briefings
• Build effective working relationships across departments to align project execution with business and operational requirements
• Ensure end user expectations and organizational priorities are clearly understood and reflected in project plans
• Standardize project management processes, tools, reporting, and execution practices
• Identify opportunities to improve project predictability, productivity, cost control, and delivery timelines
• Promote lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future project execution
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of facilities and construction readiness projects
• Establish clear performance expectations, project priorities, and accountability standards
• Balance workload and resources across the project management team to meet organizational commitments
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

• Experience managing large-scale facilities construction, industrial, infrastructure, or institutional capital projects.
• Experience with construction contracts, contractor oversight, procurement, and change order management.
• Experience with project scheduling and cost-control software.
• Experience managing annual expenditure plans and large, diverse project portfolios.
• Familiarity with construction safety requirements, quality assurance, commissioning, and facility turnover.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.