Project Manager, Defense & Government

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Project Manager, Defense & Government

Company: MSHS Pacific Power Group
Location: Remote - Homebase Kent, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Program Manager
Salary Range: $130,000–$140,000 per year (based on experience) + field overtime bonus opportunities
Annual Performance Bonus: Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
Travel: Up to 75%, including domestic and international travel

MSHS Pacific Power Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Defense & Government to oversee maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul projects involving marine power and propulsion systems supporting national security and military operations.

This remote position, with a homebase in Kent, Washington, is a hands-on project management role that requires active involvement in field operations, shipyard activities, and technical project execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and leadership capabilities, extensive technical knowledge of marine diesel engines, and direct experience working in shipyard and field-service environments supporting military or government customers.

The Project Manager will oversee all phases of project and contract execution, from initial planning through completion, while maintaining an active presence in the field to support technicians, troubleshoot technical challenges, coordinate repairs, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. This individual will balance hands-on technical involvement with project oversight, ensuring compliance with government requirements, industry standards, quality expectations, safety requirements, and contractual deliverables.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on marine diesel engine expertise with strong project leadership skills, including the ability to work alongside technicians, coordinate subcontractors, manage project schedules and budgets, resolve field issues, and maintain strong relationships with government representatives and commercial customers.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government representatives and commercial customers regarding contract performance, technical issues, project status, and dispute resolution.
• Manage all phases of contract execution, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, coordination, and reporting.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee marine diesel engine maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, commissioning, and overhaul activities.
• Ensure maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities comply with applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards, and contractual specifications.
• Develop project work scopes, coordinate labor and material requirements, assign qualified technicians, and manage daily execution.
• Oversee the assignment, performance, and coordination of key personnel, including certified technicians, shop mechanics, subcontractors, and supporting trades.
• Lead and participate in shipyard and overhaul management meetings, integrating engine maintenance activities into broader shipyard schedules and project milestones.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Monitor and manage project deliverables, including Overhaul Completion Reports, Condition Found Reports, and monthly status updates.
• Identify and document condition-found work, technical issues, recommended corrective actions, and potential impacts on cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and verify that all work meets contractual, technical, quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Track labor, materials, project progress, milestones, work packages, and project…