Traveling Project Manager-Military Construction

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.

The company is seeking an experiencedProject Manager to join a major project inDarwin, Australia and play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure work for a federal client.

About the Position

TheProject 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 theProject 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 inEngineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• 12+ years of total construction experience, including at least5 years as a Project Manager on 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 asPMP 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 approximately50% 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.