Project Manager

ReconCraft is seeking an on-site Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of key projects, ensuring that each one is executed efficiently and meets client specifications, budgets, and deadlines. This role will require you to manage project scope, scheduling, estimating, resources, and budgets while ensuring the quality of deliverables. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, logistics, and client teams to ensure timely project delivery and superior customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Director, Program Management Office (PMO).

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Project Scope & Planning: Manage the scope of the project, including defining and controlling project deliverables. Develop detailed project and resource estimates and establish clear milestones and completion dates from initial vessel orders through post-delivery support.

• Program Scheduling: Support development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules that contribute to an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget while managing all resources effectively.

• Resource & Budget Management: Responsible for estimating, allocating, and managing resources, while maintaining control over project budgets. Ensure that all aspects of the project are delivered on schedule and within budget, without compromising quality.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with all internal departments—engineering, procurement, production, quality assurance, and logistics—to ensure timely execution and successful delivery of projects. Ensure all project deliverables are on track.

• Client Communication & Escalation Management: Maintain direct communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle, addressing any concerns or escalation issues that arise. Manage client expectations to ensure satisfaction, meeting both technical and contractual requirements.

• Status Reporting: Own the status reporting process, including providing regular updates on project milestones, performance against budget, key risks or issues, and all contract deliverables. Maintain clear communication with Project Controls on the Earned Value Analysis (EAC) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support ongoing reporting of the program portfolio.

• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Address and resolve issues that may affect project timelines, quality, or cost.

• CPAR Management: Maintain positive Corrective Action/Preventive Action Reports (CPARs) for all programs, ensuring a continuous focus on improving performance.

• Asset Delivery & Training: Oversee and facilitate the delivery of completed marine craft to clients, ensuring all necessary training and activation processes are in place, both within the U.S. (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS).

• Global Logistics & Operations Support: Support the production teams through clear work package requirements, ongoing project communication, and process improvements. Ensure that the required infrastructure and support systems are in place to meet delivery schedules and all contractual requirements.

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements across project management practices and workflows, ensuring a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Experience in managing government contracts or defense-related projects is desired.

• Certifications:

• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Preferred: Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).

• Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Program Management Institute (PMI) best practices

• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Primavera P6 (Primavera Project Management Software).

• Knowledge & Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of project management processes, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes, including compliance and procurement regulations.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships, internal stakeholders, and team collaboration.

• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities with experience in directing cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care

• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan

• Retirement 401(k) with employer match

• Open leave policy and paid holidays

• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.