Senior Project Manager
OILKLEEN LLC – Arnold Air Force Base / Tullahoma, TN
Full-Time | On-Site
OILKLEEN is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead field execution of a major U.S. Air Force hydraulic-system modernization project at Arnold AFB.
This is a hands-on project leadership role focused on the installation, integration, startup, and commissioning of large modular hydraulic power units and associated industrial systems.
We are looking for a local candidate in the Arnold AFB / Tullahoma area with strong experience managing heavy industrial equipment installations. Experience with Department of Defense or federal projects is highly preferred. Hydraulic-system knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project execution at Arnold AFB
- Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, rigging, and commissioning activities
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Oversee heavy equipment installation, foundations, piping, electrical integration, and startup
- Track schedule, budget, quality, safety, and project documentation
- Identify scope changes and potential project risks before they impact cost or schedule
- Coordinate FAT, SAT, commissioning, and Government acceptance
- Maintain strong communication with OILKLEEN management and Government representatives
Qualifications
- 7+ years of defense industrial construction, installation, or defense project-management experience
- Proven experience managing heavy industrial equipment installations
- Strong subcontractor and field coordination experience
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, construction drawings, equipment layouts, and P&IDs
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain access to U.S. military installations
Preferred Experience
- Department of Defense or federal projects
- Arnold AFB / AEDC experience
- Industrial hydraulic systems
- Aerospace, power generation, manufacturing, or shipyard projects
- Heavy rotating equipment
- Industrial piping and mechanical systems
- Controls / PLC integration
- FAT, SAT, and commissioning
- Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Compensation
Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience, plus project-performance incentives tied to major installation, commissioning, schedule, quality, and Government acceptance milestones.
This is intended to be a local, on-site position in the Arnold AFB / Tullahoma area and does not include routine travel or per diem.
About OILKLEEN
OILKLEEN LLC is an industrial and defense contractor specializing in hydraulic systems, high-velocity oil flushing, contamination control, equipment modernization, system integration, and field services supporting mission-critical military and industrial customers.
OILKLEEN LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.