Traveling Project Manager-Military Construction

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is representing a leading federal services contractor seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee one of three major heavy civil projects valued at $50M+.

You will guide design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling, manage client and stakeholder relations, and lead a large, multidisciplinary project team through all lifecycle phases. Travel ~50% to Darwin, Australia included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of total construction experience, incl. 5 years as a Project Manager on heavy civil projects $50M+.
• DOD, USACE, or NAVFAC experience.
• Fluent English.
• Primavera P6 and MS Office proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Manage client relationships and protect company interests.
• Oversee design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling.
• Manage project financial activities, including AR/AP.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subs.
• Lead weekly and monthly project meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual and administrative requirements are met on schedule.
• Identify and secure resources for project execution.
• Communicate clearly across the project team.
• Support commissioning, closeout, and warranty.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or PMP/PE certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading federal services contractor specializing in complex military construction projects for government clients. The organization delivers large-scale projects in demanding environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and project execution.

About the Position

The Project Manager will oversee one of three major projects and manage day-to-day execution through all phases of the project lifecycle, including startup, design and engineering, construction, change management, commissioning, closeout, and warranty.

Reporting to the Project Executive, the PM will serve as a key point of contact for the client and internal/external stakeholders while leading a large, multidisciplinary project team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage client relationships while protecting company interests.
• Oversee design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling functions.
• Manage project financial activities, including accounts receivable and payable.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead weekly and monthly project meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify and secure resources necessary for successful project execution.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across the project team.
• Support successful project delivery through commissioning, closeout, and warranty.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Executive or Division President.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• 12+ years of total construction experience, including at least 5 years as a Project Manageron heavy civil infrastructure projects valued at $50M+.
• DOD, USACE, or NAVFAC experience required.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction and federal project requirements.
• Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or professional certification/registration such as PMP or PE preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass required background and security checks.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% to Darwin, Australia.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a $50M+ military construction project.
• U.S.-based position with international project exposure.
• Work alongside an experienced Project Executive and multidisciplinary leadership team.
• Significant responsibility across project execution, client management, contracts, financials, and operations.
• Exposure to major federal/DOD infrastructure work.
• Career growth within a specialized federal services organization.