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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