What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Project Manager- SC position at Nakupuna Consulting?
| Job ID | 2025-5210 | Category | Project Management | Type | Full-Time Salaried | Company | Nakupuna Consulting |
Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an On-Site Project Manager for MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island to oversee the implementation of WLAN infrastructure modernization, including controller deployment, AP refresh, and expansion. The Site Project Manager will collaborate with technical engineers and the Program Manager, ensuring the project aligns with time, budget, and quality standards of Nakupuna Companies.
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Manage all project deliverables and schedules associated with the installation, configuration, and information assurance of a major network expansion and modernization
- Manage communications with local stakeholders and represent the Nakupuna Companies with clients and subcontractors
- Support the Engineering team in implementing the technical solutions for new and existing clients by scheduling, managing customer expectations, and working to clear delivery hurdles
- Provide feedback to the Program Manager on risk, schedule impacts, mitigations, and resolutions
- Maintain accurate project schedules, plans, communications plans, risk registers, and other project related documentation
- Lead wireless infrastructure deployment for Camp Pendleton, managing WLAN refresh, expansion, and new controller installation.
- Coordinate with 2nd Network Battalion, Base S6/G6, and Public Works to secure necessary approvals.
- Manage installation teams to ensure adherence to USMC wireless security, performance, and redundancy requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to TR capacity, structured cabling upgrades, and RF interference.
Skills/Qualifications: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate risk items and potential resolutions, Highly self-motivated and ability to work independently in a global team environment, Exceptional analytical skills, able to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions, Strong desire to learn and contribute solutions and ideas to a broad team, Independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous and often multi-directional work environments.
Education and Experience:
- BS degree in Technology, Management, or related field is preferred.
- 7 years' experience in managing telecommunications and IT projects, with specific experience in DoD and USMC environments is preferred.
- Proven experience delivering solutions to government clients, with a focus on USMC organizational structure and operations on the West Coast.
- Familiarity with the USMC's organizational hierarchy, command structure, and operational protocols, particularly those pertinent to technology and communications infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and effectively operate within the USMC's unique cultural and procedural landscape.
Certification Requirement:
- Project Management Professional level industry certification - PMP preferred or equivalent.
Military Installation Access: This position resides on a military installation. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to qualify for and obtain a base access pass. Must be able to obtain a favorable National Security Agency Check (NACI) including a FBI fingerprint check.
Clearance: Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies are employers of equal opportunity that are committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or veteran status. The Nakupuna Companies are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will make reasonable accommodations for disability and sincerely held religious beliefs if they can allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job.
