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Subsidiary: KIRA Services

Job Title: Project Manager

Work Location: Tucson, AZ

Labor Category: Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Project Manager position is to lead the contract through its full life cycle, providing overall responsibility for the execution, performance, and management of the maintenance services contract.

Note: Although the day-to-day responsibilities align with those of a Project Manager, the government requires the official position title to be Contracts Manager. This title is used for contractual purposes and does not change the scope or nature of the role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the contract through its full life cycle, providing overall direction, management, and accountability to ensure all work performed under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) meets contractual requirements and performance standards.
• Oversee day-to-day contract execution while ensuring compliance with company policies, government regulations, contractual requirements, and applicable safety and quality standards.
• Establish program goals, performance metrics, and project timelines that align with organizational objectives and customer mission requirements.
• Conduct program status reviews, customer meetings, internal staff meetings, and strategic planning sessions to monitor performance, address risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, fostering strong relationships and ensuring responsive communication throughout contract execution.
• Lead contract modifications, negotiations, and change management activities in coordination with internal stakeholders and government representatives.
• Own the contract's Profit & Loss (P&L), including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue management, and financial reporting to ensure successful contract performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement performance assessment processes, identify opportunities for operational improvements, and drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technical leads, and cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements, prioritize work, and ensure successful project execution.
• Provide leadership and supervision for daily operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while leading a high-performing workforce.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing government service contracts of comparable size, scope, complexity, and operational responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale facilities maintenance or base operations contracts from contract award through closeout, including full life cycle (cradle-to-grave) contract management.
• Knowledge of the Service Contract Act (SCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Time & Materials (T&M).
• Proven experience managing contract budgets, financial performance, forecasting, cost control, and overall P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing daily operations in a government or military installation environment.
• Trade Certification in Facilities Maintenance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as IBM Maximo.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to government worksites.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate company vehicles and equipment as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or desk. 
• Frequent use of hands for typing, data entry, and handling paperwork. 
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.