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Arcadis

Senior Construction Project Manager

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$104K - $142K/yr

In addition, this position includes managing a team of project professionals. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight for direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high ...

Arcadis

Senior Construction Project Manager

Birmingham, AL

$104K - $142K/yr

In addition, this position includes managing a team of project professionals. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight for direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high ...

New Flyer

Director, Customer Programs

Anniston, AL

$125K - $200K/yr

Proficiency with MS Project * Professional maturity and sound judgement with strong decision-making ability * Planning, organization and time management * Problem solving and prioritization * Clear ...

New Flyer

Director, Customer Programs

Anniston, AL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Proficiency with MS Project * Professional maturity and sound judgement with strong decision-making ability * Planning, organization and time management * Problem solving and prioritization * Clear ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Project Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Professional, you need strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These abilities are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards.

What is the difference between Project Professional vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject ProfessionalProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certificationsTypically no formal certifications required, but some may have CAPM or similar
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for planning and executionSupports project teams, handles administrative tasks, assists in scheduling
ResponsibilitiesDevelops project plans, manages resources, monitors progressCoordinates meetings, updates documentation, tracks project activities

Project Professionals focus on managing and leading projects, requiring certifications and strategic oversight. Project Coordinators support these efforts through administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles are essential in project management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

How does a Project Professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

As a Project Professional, you'll regularly work with cross-functional teams that may include engineers, designers, marketers, and stakeholders. Effective collaboration involves facilitating clear communication, organizing regular status meetings, and ensuring everyone is aligned on project goals and deadlines. You'll often be responsible for resolving conflicts, managing expectations, and integrating feedback from various departments. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to coordinate diverse perspectives and keep the project on track.

What are Project Professionals?

Project Professionals are individuals who specialize in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting the desired objectives. Project Professionals can include project managers, coordinators, and other roles that use project management methodologies and tools to guide teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Their work is essential in industries such as construction, IT, healthcare, and more, ensuring efficient and successful project delivery.
What are the most commonly searched types of Project jobs in Alabama? The most popular types of Project jobs in Alabama are:
What cities in Alabama are hiring for Project Professional jobs? Cities in Alabama with the most Project Professional job openings:
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Infographic showing various Project Professional job openings in Alabama as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.
Project Management Professional - Kwajalein Atoll - 3835

Project Management Professional - Kwajalein Atoll - 3835

Range Generation Next LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of the Department of Defense in defending the United States and its interests. Our team delivers invaluable defensive support to our nation, efficiency and essential national space awareness expertise to ensure our nation’s safety.


This is an overseas position located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodation or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.


What You Will Do:

  • Prepares and defines the project scope of work, detailed schedules, budgets, objectives, and deliverables for projects involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Documents the baseline for projects, decomposes complex work activities into manageable components.
  • Identifies project resource requirements and coordinates directly and indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the project; organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of scope, timeliness, assignments, and objectives; participates in work as applicable.
  • Manages costs, schedules, and quality by overseeing project deliverables.
  • Performs on-going review of project status; identifies possible project risks; recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
  • Manages project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary; notifies management team early of potential technical, schedule, and budget overages or shortfalls.
  • Interfaces with project staff and stakeholders to manage changes to the project, which may involve changes to technical requirements, scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Assists with the detailed reviews of Request of Proposals (RFP); assists and/or leads a team to develop technical elements, scheduling and price estimates.
  • Provides weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reporting on project performance using best practices both internally and externally.
  • Assists with the development and support of local project management group processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • Works with Quality Lead and other RETS Managers and Supervisors located in CONUS and/or Kwajalein to support quality audits and compliance.
  • Assist the Configuration and Data Management Branch in Range Technical Baseline management.
  • Mentors other project managers on best practices within the Project Operations Group (POG) and leads Community of Practice.
  • Creates and leads new and/or modified POG processes and provides solutions to complex issues within the organizational.
  • Challenges organizational processes that do not contribute to value delivery and illustrates better process alternatives.
  • Actively participates in and contributes to the continuous improvement and evolution of processes, methodologies, and tools within the organization.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Skills Needed:

  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to motivate and deliver results.
  • Self-starter I Team leader I Mentor I Coach.
  • Flexible and adaptable to different environments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence key stakeholders.
  • High Level of Proficiency of all Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and customers.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
  • Capable of working in an engineering team environment, participating in technical activities throughout the development life cycle of the project.
  • Ability to maintain a close technical involvement with all contributing developmental organizations.


Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in project or program management.
  • Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
  • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases.
  • Experience working with in a Department of Defense contract or with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.


Benefits of Working at RGNext:

Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one!

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.


RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.