Job Details

About the Role

A large engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) to lead major repair, renovation, and upgrade projects at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. This role oversees full project lifecycle execution, ensures compliance with federal regulations, and directs multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑impact engineering and medical facility improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project delivery: planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting
• Oversee cost-loaded scheduling using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Manage project documentation and workflows (Procore, RMS)
• Conduct design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and quality standards

Contract & Stakeholder Management

• Manage subcontractor performance, safety, and quality control
• Negotiate contracts and modifications with government personnel and vendors
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and federal stakeholders

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Lead financial forecasting, cost control, and performance metrics
• Oversee $30M+ in annual construction revenue
• Ensure adherence to federal contracting requirements (FAR, DFARS)

People Management

• Direct and mentor site staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and enforce accountability
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years managing engineering and medical repair/renewal projects
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of federal contracts and government contracting processes (FAR, DFARS)
• Proven financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, cost control
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project
• Must pass OSHA 10-hour safety course

Preferred Qualifications

• CHC, PMP, CM, or PE certification
• Experience with federal compliance and reporting
• Background in design-build and design-bid-build projects
• Experience in engineering or medical facility environments
• Strategic mindset with strengths in operational strategy and data analytics