Project Manager – Construction Oversight

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Assist and support Government customers in monitoring construction progress, cost performance, schedule adherence, and contractor execution .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,408 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and overseeing federal construction projects, including budget control, schedule adherence, and contractor performance evaluation. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to effectively report on project status and risks while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

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Project ManagementFederal Construction OversightCost Control and Budget ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationAnalytical and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Milestone TrackingCost Performance AnalysisSchedule Adherence MonitoringContract AdministrationPerformance Trend AnalysisForecastingConstruction ManagementRisk IdentificationDecision-MakingStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationExecutive Briefing SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6

Certifications & Qualifications

PECCMPMPCCPPSP

Industry Keywords

Federal ConstructionDoD Construction ProgramsConstruction ReviewsContract ModificationsMission-Critical FacilitiesIndustrial FacilitiesUtilitiesSystems IntegrationReliability AssuranceCost/Schedule Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist and support Government customers in monitoring construction progress, cost performance, schedule adherence, and contractor execution
Control and manage project milestones and budgets from planning through completion and initial operations
Monitor, analyze, and report on project milestones and budgets, recommending courses of action and allocation of funds
Review performance to ensure commitments remain within agreed-upon scope, schedule, and cost
Independently review contractor cost, schedule, progress, and forecasting reports for Government oversight and decision-making
Analyze performance trends, assess risks, forecast schedule/budget/quality problems, and ensure issue resolution
Track project budgets, obligations, expenditures, forecasts, and contingency utilization
Serve as liaison to the Directorate’s primary POC for customers, external agencies, and higher authorities
Lead project teams and implement management decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies
Review proposed contract changes, modifications, and technical submittals for cost, schedule, scope, and facility impacts
Ensure management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects and 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
Provide full-lifecycle project leadership from initial planning and design through construction, installation, completion, support, and initial operational readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years relevant progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 4 years with a master’s degree in a related field; or high school diploma/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
Knowledge of federal construction contract administration and 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 TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, and 6+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience overseeing major construction projects over $50M
Preferred: Experience with complex building systems, supporting infrastructure, utilities, controls, and mission-critical facilities
Preferred: Experience with industrial, utility-intensive, or technically complex facilities requiring commissioning, systems integration, and reliability assurance
Preferred: Experience supporting secure or classified DoD facilities
Preferred: Experience evaluating contract modifications, REAs, schedule impacts, and contractor payment requests
Preferred: Experience with Primavera P6 and formal cost/schedule controls
Preferred: Professional certifications (PE, CCM, PMP, CCP, PSP)
May be required to visit a job site in an industrial or shipboard environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance for the most qualified out-of-state candidate
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
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth