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 experienced **Project Manager** to join a major project in **Darwin, Australia** and play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure work for a federal client. **About the Position** The **Project 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 the **Project 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 in **Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management** , or related field required. - **12+ years of total construction experience** , including at least**5 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 as **PMP 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 approximately **50% 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.