Senior Project Manager

Job Description

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 industrial construction, installation, or 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.

\nCompany Description

OILKLEEN is a U.S. industrial and defense contractor specializing in hydraulic systems, high-velocity oil flushing, contamination control, equipment modernization, system integration, and field services. For more than 21 years, OILKLEEN has supported military and industrial customers with mission-critical equipment and fluid-system solutions. Our growing defense portfolio now includes U.S. Air Force aerospace and hydraulic modernization programs at Arnold Air Force Base, along with ongoing support for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and other industrial customers.

Full-time