Project Manager

Akima; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Newport News, Virginia. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and federal requirements. This role involves managing timelines, budgets, and team coordination, while fostering strong customer relationships.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and 401(k). The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $167,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with 3 years in a federal contract environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of MEP interior construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure multiple safety-related task orders are executed within deadlines and budgets.
• Manage a team of SMEs or subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Federal contracts knowledge

Safety standards expertise

Education

BA/BS degree in Safety/Project Management or PMP certification

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. Projects are performed on a time‑and‑materials or firm‑fixed‑price basis, depending on the task.
• Participates in the Post‑Award Kick‑Off, Partnering, and status update meetings as required by the project schedule and customer needs.
• Manages a team of temporarily assigned SMEs or subcontractors as determined by each task order and coordinates closely with the Site Safety Professional and the JLABS EH&S personnel.
• Handles multiple projects and ensures cost management and timely execution of work in accordance with job order budgets and agreed delivery schedules.
• Ensures new work is appropriately scoped, estimated, and a resource‑loaded schedule is prepared for customer review and approval.
• Ensures safe execution of the work at multiple locations.
• Responsible for quality assurance of the projects.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships and enhances the team’s credibility to attract and capture new work.

Qualifications

• May require company vehicles to be driven.
• Preferred BA/BS degree in Safety/Project Management or a PMP certification with equivalent work experience.
• Specialty inspection training and licenses/certs highly desired.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, 3 of which must be in a federal contract environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely via email and engage in steady daily email exchanges with clients.
• Must manage the status of 3–5 active projects simultaneously.
• Must read, speak, understand, and write English.
• Strong working understanding of MEP interior construction.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

Job ID

2026-21270

Work Type

On‑Site

Pay Range

$160,000 – $167,000