Head of Project Management (Construction)

Mgr Project Management 3 - 30022Newport News, VA, Virginia, United StatesHII's Mission Technologies divisionThis opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.Join our team and receive an $8,000 sign-on bonus! Maritime Operations, part of Mission Technologies–Global Security–Nuclear & Environmental Services, is seeking a Construction Integration Manager for the Virginia Class Submarine program in Newport News, VA. This role supports Newport News Shipbuilding's new construction efforts and plays a key part in aligning construction and testing priorities for submarines under build. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal and project management abilities, as they will coordinate construction and test activities across assigned areas, drive resolution of integration challenges, and ensure timely turnover of ship systems to the customer. The position also works closely with a broad set of stakeholders to develop and maintain a resource-loaded, integrated ship delivery schedule—from early construction phases through final delivery to the U.S. Navy.Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between program management and planning, project team, line management, test organizations, and the customer. Review status of projects and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports. Assess project issues and develop resolutions that meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Responsible for developing mechanisms to monitor project progress and intervene and solve problems with project managers, line managers, and customers.What You Must Have 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience. Candidate must have extensive years of supervisory experience. Candidate must have extensive years of project management experience. Candidate must have active-duty US Navy submarine operational and/or shipyard experience to include Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant qualifications and experience. Candidate must have a strong technical knowledge of propulsion and non-propulsions submarine systems operation and intersystem interaction. Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active secret security clearance. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.Bonus Points For Having! Active-duty service on Virginia Class Submarines is preferred. Previous Navy qualifications as Ship's Duty Officer highly desired. Project Management Professional certification. Shipyard submarine new construction and/or propulsion plant testing experience. Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.