Project Manager in Honolulu, Hawaii at Hui Huliau

Positio Title: Project Manager

Location: Honolulu, HI

About the Organization Date:
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.

Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.

Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.
Shift:

-not applicable-

Description:

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project and serve as the critical link between the coordination of the project and business goals. Work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of work. Prepare reports for manager / leadership regarding status of project. Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of project.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant management team.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Attend meetings, and briefs to clarify specific requirements of the project and maintain proficiency.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior employees' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Develop excel spreadsheets, and process maps to document needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong project management experience with large and complex projects.
• Strong competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Broad knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Project Manager

Position Requirements: Education/Experience: Minimum High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred. 3-5 years of project / personnel management experience Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budget tracking. Secret Clearance Required Physical Requirements: Office computers and equipment, telephones, radios, Microsoft Office suite of tools, Web Based Applications such as Procore, electronic spreadsheets and database analysis, outputs, and reporting, virtual data sharing platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and other forms of remote work-sharing tools. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulder level, climb stairs or step ladders and work at a computer for long periods of time. Willingness and physical ability to work with standard cleaning chemicals, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary Ability up to lift up to 50lbs. on occasion. The position will be performed onsite Monday and Friday and will generally encompass a standard work week spanning Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary:

75,000

Direct Contract:

Direct

Division: Hui Huliau Defense Systems LLC

Close Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Number Filled:

0

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager:

Open_Date:

10/30/2026