Project Manager — Mission-Critical Construction & Permits

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commercial Space in Wallops Island, VA is seeking a project manager to oversee MARS infrastructure projects from cradle to grave, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets. The role collaborates with customers, engineers, and management to secure permits, lead field inspections, and deliver projects safely within budget.

A technical construction background is required. Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred; 2+ years of PM experience; NASA credential eligibility; strong

Qualifications

• College: None required. Bachelor's or Associates Degree - preferred.
• Major: Project Management, Technical Degree or related field.
• 2+yrs of relevant project management experience with no associated education degree/certificate.
• Knowledge of project management processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders, engineers, and technical staff on major projects.
• Works with customer, support contractors, and MARS staff to meet mission requirements.
• Ensures plans, safety policies, and environmental procedures are followed.
• Generates schedules, tracks progress and costs, and reports to supervisor.
• Coordinates obtaining permits and approvals and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Conducts field inspections and reports findings to supervision.
• Ensures projects are completed safely and within budget and quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

MS Excel

MS Project

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree - preferred

Major: Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Commercial Space in Wallops Island, VA is seeking a project manager to oversee MARS infrastructure projects from cradle to grave, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets. The role collaborates with customers, engineers, and management to secure permits, lead field inspections, and deliver projects safely within budget.

A technical construction background is required. Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred; 2+ years of PM experience; NASA credential eligibility; strong