Senior Project Manager (Part-Time) - NSS

About UsNova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!Position LocationThis position will be located onsite at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.Job OverviewNova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a part-time Senior Project Manager (PM) to support the Engineering Services Department at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana.This position supports selected projects and PMO activities involving engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) work across the facility.The Senior PM will provide project leadership, technical coordination, and mentorship while supporting project execution activities related to scope, schedule, budget, communication, and risk management.ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:Support management and execution of assigned projects from initiation through closeout. Lead or support development of Statements of Work (SOW), Task Orders (TO), Project Management Plans (PMPs), project estimates, schedules, budgets, and baseline approvals. Support project formulation activities including basis of estimate development, technical narratives, schedule input, and priced proposal reviews. Coordinate project execution activities across engineering, procurement, construction, startup, testing, and closeout teams. Monitor project performance against approved project plans and support corrective actions when necessary. Support project risk assessments, change control requests, contingency planning, and issue resolution. Interface with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, construction management, and internal teams to support effective communication and project execution. Review subcontractor schedules, reports, and project controls tools to support project oversight and progress tracking. Ensure safety, quality, environmental, inspection, and regulatory requirements are addressed throughout project execution. Coordinate with Engineering on design reviews, project updates, and as-built documentation. Support procurement activities including purchase requests, receipt inspections, and contractor coordination. Ensure project deliverables, reporting, documentation, and closeout activities are completed accurately and on schedule. Support PMO process improvement initiatives and provide mentorship to project management team members. Participate in project meetings, kickoff meetings, and stakeholder coordination activities as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to project teams and junior PMs. Maintain effective communication with management, customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with company, customer, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Support adherence to PMO standards, procedures, and project management best practices. Maintain strong organizational skills, accountability, and attention to detail across assigned projects and priorities. Support a collaborative, professional, and team-oriented work environment. Job RequirementsMandatory:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, technology, operations management, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing project management software and tools. erience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder communication. Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, specifications, standards, and drawings. Strong leadership, organizational, planning, and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain the required NASA badge.Ability to successfully complete all required employment verification, background screening, drug testing, and badging documentation processes. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Preferred:Experience supporting government, NASA, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with PMO standards, project controls, and project lifecycle management. Experience supporting estimating, risk assessments, funding requests, and project formulation activities. Familiarity with engineering, construction, procurement, and contracting terminology and processes. Experience mentoring project managers or leading cross-functional project teams. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Working Conditions:Work is performed in office, industrial, construction, and operational facility environments. Position may require periodic field visits, site walkthroughs, and coordination within active construction or operational areas. Occasional exposure to industrial equipment, construction activities, and varying environmental conditions. Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently. Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding when required. Ability to wear required PPE including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, and gloves. Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold conditions when required. DisclosuresChugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.