Project Manager (202607)
PURVIS
Apply to this job Newport, RI on site Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description
PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.
PURVIS has an immediate opening for a Project Manager to support Senior Engineers at our client location.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
- Providing support to engineering teams and project managers with project oversight and documentation
- Risk Management – Identification, documentation and tracking of project risks. Development of risk management plans.
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and maintenance using Microsoft Project
- Project/Technical meeting support – prepare/gather/distribute meeting agenda and materials coordinate/attend project meetings, participate in meeting, prepare, and distribute meeting minutes, coordinate, and track action items.
- Support updates to project technical documentation including System Engineering Plans, Test Plans, Configuration Management Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, etc.
Qualified candidates should have demonstrated skills and experience in some or all the following disciplines:
Qualifications:
- High School diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Engineering background a plus.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience supporting Navy systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Project
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and Navy software systems.
- The candidate must have strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, and be able to successfully work independently as well as in a team environment with customers, peers, and support personnel.
- Accuracy, quality, and attention to detail are also critical required skills.
Candidate must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET.
PURVIS has been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.
The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.
PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About this role
Summary
Support engineering teams in project oversight, risk management, and documentation for Navy systems.
Job title
Project Manager
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
technology solutions
Location requirements
On-site in Newport, RI; remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office Suitetechnical writingorganizationcommunication
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
risk managementproject oversighttechnical documentationschedule managementcommunication
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Newport, RI, USA
On-site City