Senior Project Manager / Site Lead

Crane, IN, US
Full-time
$73,800 - $155,100
Posted Nov 13, 2026

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Skills

Leadership
Problem Solving
Procurement
Project Management
Writing

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Site Lead

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Site Lead to join our team supporting US Navy projects across multiple contracts. Our organization manages a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects from across the spectrum of Engineering and Research and Development (R&D) fields. We are looking for a seasoned project manager to manage both a portfolio of projects and serve as the site lead for a staff of onsite professionals supporting US Navy contract execution out of CACI's Crane, IN office. This position requires an enthusiastic, self-motivated servant leader with a desire to deliver high-quality, consistent oversight to support contract execution while working closely with team leadership to effectively manage and deploy local resources. This role requires a deep understanding of team dynamics and positive team culture, with the ability to build, cultivate, and maintain it in a rapidly growing environment.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position are listed below:

•Manage cost, schedule, and performance of a portfolio of projects delivering solutions to a variety of DoD projects.

•Closely track financials across all portfolio projects to ensure continuity of project funding. Create accurate portfolio revenue forecasts. Conduct detailed analyses to identify root causes of financial issues and develop solutions.

•Plan and coordinate all activities associated with execution of assigned portfolio projects to ensure timely delivery of all requirements.

•Identify, understand, and translate customer needs into defined requirements that outline project scope and deliverables. Support onboarding activities for the effort.

•Take initiative by self-educating, taking ownership of tasks, and identifying new areas of responsibility based on team needs and individual strengths.

•Gather and distribute information to subcontractors and service providers by initiating, preparing, reviewing, and tracking RFIs, and by receiving, reviewing, submitting, and tracking the status of submittals.

•Interface with subcontractors and matrixed teams to ensure completeness of financial and technical deliverables.

•Collect and prepare monthly project status reports.

•Conduct project closeout activities.

•Be responsible for acquiring services, materials, and supplies for assigned projects.

•Working with the program manager and the financial and procurement teams, perform market research analysis of materials and resources, develop and revise rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and provide current and historical data for the acquisition of goods and services.

•Monitor team load to ensure resources are effectively engaged.

•Communicate updates, concerns, and feedback to leadership and ensure new employees are efficiently onboarded.

•Provide project management expertise to the team for training, problem solving, and coaching.

•Represent the team's culture and ethos to maintain a positive and cohesive work environment by reinforcing the company's and team's culture and values.

•Liaise between the team and the rest of the local organization to ensure local news and updates are collected and shared with the entire organization, the team's interests are represented, and the team's leadership is kept informed of local activities.

Qualifications

Required:

•Bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business field

•10–15 years of professional work experience in business and management roles, with at least 10 years of project management experience

•Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance, including resources

•Demonstrated technical writing skills

Desired:

•Master's degree in a STEM or Business field

•10 years of experience managing DoD or US Navy projects and programs

•5 years of experience managing direct reports

•Experience leading or writing technical proposal sections

•DoD Secret clearance

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$73,800 - $155,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.