Project Manager

Akima Facility Operations (AFO) is looking for a Project Manager to work in Newport News, Virginia. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• The PM is responsible for ensuring multiple, concurrent, safety related task orders are executed within customer project deadlines and budgets. The projects are executed in a time and materials or firm-fixed price environment depending on the task and can be dynamic in nature.

• Participates in the Post Award Kick-Off, Partnering, and status update meetings as required by the project schedule and customer needs.

• The PM manages a team of temporarily assigned SMEs or subcontractors as determined by each task order and will coordinate closely with the Site Safety Professional and the JLABS EH&S personnel.

• Work involves managing multiple projects and the cost management and timely execution of work in accordance with job order budgets and agreed upon delivery schedules.

• The PM ensures new work is appropriately scoped, estimated, and a resource loaded schedule prepared for customer review and approval.

• Safety is paramount, and the PM is responsible for safe execution of the work at multiple locations.

• Quality delivery determines follow on work. The PM is responsible for quality assurance of the projects.

• The PM is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships and evolving the team’s credibility to attract and capture new work.

Qualifications

• This role may require company vehicles to be driven.

• Preferred BA / BS degree in Safety/Project Management or a PMP certification with equivalent work experience may be considered.

• Specialty inspection training and licenses/certs highly desired.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects, 3 years of which must be in a federal contract environment.

• Thorough working knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards is essential.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely via email and keep up with steady email exchange with the clients daily.

• Must be able to keep track of status of between 3-5 active projects.

• Must be able to read, speak, understand and write English.

• Strong working understanding of MEP interior construction.

Job ID

2026-21270

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$160,000-$167,000.00

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).