Project Manager - Construction Oversight (Mgr Project Management 2) - 30320

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Construction Oversight Project Manager to lead complex construction and equipment emplacement projects, ensuring visibility, control, and execution across scope, schedule, cost and risk.

The role requires full lifecycle leadership from planning through operation readiness and offers relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates, with an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Oversee major construction projects and manage cost, schedule, and scope.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with federal construction agents and DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Government customers in monitoring construction progress, cost performance, schedule adherence, and contractor execution
• Control and manage project milestones and budgets throughout the lifecycle, from planning through project completion and initial operations
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project milestones and budgets, recommending courses of action and allocation of funds consistent with progress attained
• Review performance to ensure commitments of all parties are maintained within agreed-upon scope, schedule, and cost
• Independently review contractor cost, schedule, progress, and forecasting reports to support Government oversight and decision-making
• Analyze performance trends; assess risks; forecast schedule, budget, or quality problems; and ensure proper resolution of issues raised
• Support tracking of project budgets, obligations, expenditures, forecasts, and contingency utilization
• Serve as a liaison to the Directorate’s primary Point of Contact (POC) for customers, external agencies, and higher authorities on assigned projects
• Lead project teams and implement management decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies in development of products supporting the mission
• Review and assess proposed contract changes, modifications, and technical submittals for cost, schedule, scope, and facility requirements impacts
• Ensure overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects and any schedule impacts
• Obtain and maintain stakeholder and customer commitment to the management plan
• Identify emerging cost, schedule, technical, and execution risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Participate in construction reviews, cost and schedule discussions, status engagements, and commissioning planning

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Executive briefing skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Requisition Number:30320

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$99,408.00-$114,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII - Mission Technologies

HII's Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People - Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships - Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership - Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First - Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future - Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency - Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Construction Oversight Project Manager in our Virginia Beach, VA location. This role will provide relocation assistance to the most qualified candidate chosen for this role if residing out of state. You also must have an active TS/SCI clearance for this role.

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing complex construction and equipment emplacement projects, ensuring comprehensive visibility, control, and execution across scope, schedule, cost, and risk. The role requires full lifecycle project leadership, from initial planning and design through construction, installation, completion, and support to initial operational readiness. The selected candidate will drive cross-functional coordination, maintain project discipline, and ensure all deliverables meet performance, safety, and compliance standards.

What You Will Do

• Assist and support Government customers in monitoring construction progress, cost performance, schedule adherence, and contractor execution
• Control and manage project milestones and budgets throughout the lifecycle, from planning through project completion and initial operations
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project milestones and budgets, recommending courses of action and allocation of funds consistent with progress attained
• Review performance to ensure commitments of all parties are maintained within agreed-upon scope, schedule, and cost
• Independently review contractor cost, schedule, progress, and forecasting reports to support Government oversight and decision-making
• Analyze performance trends; assess risks; forecast schedule, budget, or quality problems; and ensure proper resolution of issues raised
• Support tracking of project budgets, obligations, expenditures, forecasts, and contingency utilization
• Serve as a liaison to the Directorate’s primary Point of Contact (POC) for customers, external agencies, and higher authorities on assigned projects
• Lead project teams and implement management decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies in development of products supporting the mission
• Review and assess proposed contract changes, modifications, and technical submittals for cost, schedule, scope, and facility requirements impacts
• Ensure overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects and any schedule impacts
• Obtain and maintain stakeholder and customer commitment to the management plan
• Identify emerging cost, schedule, technical, and execution risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Participate in construction reviews, cost and schedule discussions, status engagements, and commissioning planning

What We Are Looking For

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
• Experience overseeing major construction projects
• Experience supporting federal construction agents (AFCEC, USACE, NAVFAC, etc.) and major DoD construction programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal construction contract administration, DoD construction execution, cost, schedule, progress, modifications, and contractor performance
• Ability to evaluate contractor reporting, identify inconsistencies and emerging risks, and communicate findings to leadership
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and executive briefing skills
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and U.S. citizenship

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, and 6+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience overseeing major construction projects over $50M in value
• Experience with complex building systems, supporting infrastructure, utilities, controls, and mission-critical facilities
• Experience with industrial, utility-intensive, or technically complex facilities requiring commissioning, systems integration, and reliability assurance
• Experience supporting secure or classified DoD facilities
• Experience evaluating contract modifications, REAs, schedule impacts, and contractor payment requests
• Experience with Primavera P6 and formal cost/schedule controls
• Professional certifications (PE, CCM, PMP, CCP, PSP)

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.