Munitions Response Project Manager

Nakupuna Companies•Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Munitions Response (MR) Project Manager to manage and execute MR projects for federal, state, and private clients. The role supports the full project lifecycle, from proposal development and planning through project close-out, and serves as a technical expert and project leader. The Project Manager oversees multidisciplinary teams, mentors staff, and builds client relationships. The position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and may require travel of up to 20–25%, along with occasional weekend or holiday work to meet project needs. The role includes project and contract management, resource and budget oversight, scheduling, project controls, financial management, subcontract and procurement coordination, and management of deliverables. The Project Manager prepares technical reports, planning documents, and health and safety plans; coordinates with clients and regulatory agencies; and supports business development through proposals, cost estimates, and partner, subcontractor, and client engagement. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline and at least three years of experience managing MR projects. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to qualify for military installation access and obtain or hold a Secret security clearance. Physical work includes field-related activities such as lifting equipment up to 30 pounds, bending, standing, climbing, walking, using manual and power tools, and safely handling hazardous materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
At least three years of experience managing MR projects.
Experience with MR/UXO field operations, subcontractor oversight, technical reporting, and business development.
Experience executing federal MR projects.
Strong foundation in environmental regulations and programs, including CERCLA, RCRA, DERP, FUDS, IRP, and MMRP.
Ability to professionally and effectively interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to write comprehensive reports and plans and lead interdisciplinary coordination.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with leadership capability in field-based environmental work and project management.
Working knowledge of current industry technology, including Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC) and analog geophysical methods.
Technical expertise in field techniques, equipment use, and preparation of technical deliverables.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to think critically in dynamic field and project environments.
Possess or be able to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and maintain current refresher training.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must qualify for and obtain a military base access pass and currently hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Must be able to lift equipment up to 30 pounds unassisted, bend, stand, climb, and walk; safely use manual tools and power equipment common in construction trades; handle hazardous materials safely; and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Project management credentials, such as PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute projects involving site inspections, investigations, remediation, removal actions, long-term monitoring or management, and compliance activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable USACE guidance, DDESB explosives safety standards, ATF explosives regulations, OSHA requirements, and other relevant requirements.
Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and budgets, and ensure work complies with scopes of work.
Develop and manage project schedules, track adherence, and ensure project objectives are met.
Perform financial management, including preparing invoices, milestone payment schedules, and periodic status reports.
Work with the Munitions Response Program Manager and Senior Munitions Response Manager to design project organization.
Establish project controls and reporting systems.
Facilitate internal, client, and stakeholder meetings as required or contractually necessary.
Manage subcontracts and procurement, including establishing subcontractor and vendor agreements and tracking invoicing.
Manage project forecasts and estimate-at-completion updates.
Prepare technical reports, planning documents such as SAPs, QAPPs, EPPs, EHMPs, and LUCIPs, and health and safety plans such as SSHPs and APPs, including AHAs.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and client representatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Support and mentor junior staff through technical guidance and knowledge-sharing.
Manage project deliverables and client submittals.
Coordinate staffing, equipment and vehicle logistics, and shared resources with other MR staff.
Support business development by assisting with proposals, cost estimates, and partner, subcontractor, and client engagement.
Build and maintain client relationships through communication, responsiveness, and high-quality work.
Travel up to 20–25% as required and occasionally work weekends or holidays to meet project needs.