Project Manager (Mgr Project Management 2) - 26109

Who We Are

HII- Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide on-site facilities and infrastructure management support to U.S. Space Central Command (SPACECENT) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This role serves as the primary liaison between SPACECENT and Air Force Civil Engineering organizations for all construction, renovation, maintenance, and facility upgrade projects supporting the Space Campus and SPACECENT operations.

The ideal candidate is a proven professional with Air Force Civil Engineering or DoD facilities experience who has previously deployed or worked at overseas military installations. This position requires hands-on construction project management expertise, including design review, contractor oversight, quality assurance inspection, and coordination with multiple government agencies in a high-operational-tempo environment.

This is primarily a program/project management role (70%) with secondary acquisition support responsibilities (30%). Candidates must have demonstrated construction field experience, not just contract administration background.

What You Will Do

•  Coordinate and prioritize all construction, installation, maintenance, renovation, and upgrade projects
•  Manage, monitor, inspect, and advise on project activities
•  Review contractor-submitted designs and complete project close-out documentation
•  Serve as a liaison between SPACECENT and engineering agencies (379 ECES, AFCEC, USACE)
•  Coordinate with the Special Security Office for the maintenance of SCIFs and other requirements to maintain the Authority to Operate
•  Prepare and submit weekly project status and progress reports to the COR

Project Execution & Oversight

•  Prioritize and manage all construction, renovation, and upgrade projects for SPACECENT facilities
•  Monitor, (site visits), document project activities from design through closeout, ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, safety, and quality
•  Manage schedules, identify delays (using CPM), recommend corrective actions, and report earned value metrics
•  Submit weekly project status reports to the COR

Design Review & Coordination

•  Provide technical input on contractor designs (drawings, specs) and assess compliance with SPACECENT needs and codes (UFC, IBC, NFPA)
•  Coordinate design reviews and execution with key agencies: 379 ECES, AFCEC, and USACE
•  Complete all project closeout documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals, punch lists, commissioning)

Secure Facilities (SCIF) Management

•  Coordinate with the Special Security Office (SSO) for maintenance and construction of SCIFs
•  Ensure SCIF work complies with ICD 705 and JAFAN 6/9 standards
•  Support Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance for all secure facilities
•  Coordinate SCIF construction requirements (RF shielding, TEMPEST, acoustic protection)

Liaison & Communication

•  Serve as the primary technical liaison between SPACECENT, the 379 ECES, and other DoD/design agencies (AFCEC, USACE)
•  Prepare executive-level reports, memorandums, correspondence, and executive one-slide briefings (suitable for CENTCOM Commander/Congressional staffers)
•  Respond to all government inquiries within 3 business days

Program Planning & Acquisition Support

•  Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) detailing key milestones
•  Assist with RFP activities, including preparing amendments/modifications, responding to contractor RFIs, and reviewing proposals
•  Provide input for program budget development
•  Attend all required meetings (recurring and short-notice, 4-hour notification) and work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

What We Are Looking For

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with bachelor's in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with master's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Air Force Training: If no prior Air Force planning experience, candidate must take the next available AFIT courses WENG 519 and WENG 520 after hiring
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch, knee, push, pull, reach
• Ability to obtain Qatar country visa per U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide
• Ability to pass CENTCOM medical screening including physical examination, immunizations, and dental clearance
• Previous overseas deployment experience (minimum 6 months cumulative) OR previous assignment overseas at U.S. military installation (minimum 12 months)
• Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate Mission vehicles
• Must be able to successfully complete all required CENTCOM medical screening

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Air Force, and CENTCOM experience
• Experience presenting project status to senior military leadership
• 4 years of Civil Engineering and/or Community Planning experience
• 4 years of Project Management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent government or industry certification

#LI-DK1

Physical Requirements

This is a deployed position in Qatar requiring immediate international deployment capability. Candidates must be able to live and work in an austere desert environment with temperatures reaching 120-130°F during summer months.