Project Manager

SLS Federal Services Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead a NAVFAC Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction projects in Hawaii. The Project Manager serves as the Contractor’s primary point of contact with the Government and is fully responsible for contract compliance, project execution, cost and schedule performance, risk management, and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager is a key leadership position critical to the successful execution of NAVFAC projects. This role requires a disciplined, contract-savvy professional capable of leading Design-Build delivery, managing risk, and interfacing directly with Government stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.

The PM is accountable for successful delivery from project award through design, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty, in full compliance with the contract documents, FAR clauses, UFGS requirements, and NAVFAC policies. The PM reports to the Project Executive and maintains direct authority over the project management team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor’s primary representative to the Government, including the NAVFAC ROICC, Contracting Officer (KO), and Government Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ensure full compliance with all contractual, administrative, and technical requirements, including FAR clauses, UFGS Division 01, and project-specific specifications.
• Manage formal project correspondence, contractual communications, and documentation in accordance with NAVFAC procedures.
• Lead the Design-Build delivery process, coordinating with the Designer of Record (DOR) to ensure design compliance with UFCs, UFGS, NAVFAC criteria, and contract requirements.
• Oversee design development, design reviews, charrettes, and Government comment resolution.
• Ensure design scope, schedule, and budget alignment throughout all design phases.
• Maintain full responsibility for project profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Establish, manage, and defend the Government-approved baseline schedule, including recovery plans and time-impact analyses.
• Integrate cost, schedule, and scope control to manage risks and support informed decision-making.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including contractual, technical, and logistical risks.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Superintendent, ensuring construction activities align with approved plans, specifications, and schedule milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and execution of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Maintain overall accountability for project safety and quality performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and the Contract Quality Control (CQC) Program.
• Support safety and quality audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Chair and lead project meetings, including preparatory, initial, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the project team, Government representatives, and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil or vertical construction projects, including projects valued at $50 million or greater.
• Demonstrated experience managing Design-Build federal construction projects.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager on NAVFAC, USACE, or other DoD contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, UFGS, UFCs, and Division 01 requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for Government correspondence.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or professional registration (PMP, PE).
• Prior experience in Hawaii or other OCONUS federal projects.
• Experience managing projects on active military installations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex logistics and supply-chain challenges in remote locations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.