Military Construction Project Manager

About the role

Candidate will be a senior advisor to Cherokee and the Air Force’s management of large construction projects throughout the Pacific ($10M - $500M). We work side-by-side at Air Force headquarters in the Pacific providing engineering and infrastructure support to ensure the client obtains the facilities required for the mission within budget and on schedule. Facilities include aircraft pavements, operations planning space, hangars, maintenance, and other support facilities in Japan, Korea, Guam, Alaska, and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of MILCON projects as an integral part of headquarters-level Air Force execution team working closely with mission planners, facility users, the design and construction agent (USACE/NAVFAC), engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), and installation personnel.
• Aid other project managers in executing project requirements; provide mentorship and guidance.
• Work closely with Branch Chiefs and leadership to identify and implement execution strategies and manage day to day taskings.
• Review/analyze UFCs, AFIs, and other guidance documents applicable to design and construction of vertical and horizontal facilities.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project status, milestones, and financial performance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (in some cases experience may be substituted for the degree requirement); engineering or similar technical degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience working with US military/Department of War (DoW) facilities and requirements (preferably with US Air Force facilities).
• Experience at a US military headquarters-level organization.
• Specific knowledge of DoW Military Construction (MILCON) processes.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, complex facility design/construction projects.
• Track record of working collaboratively with clients/customers to identify and proactively resolve project issues.
• Experience with all phases of DoW facility development (planning, programming, design, acquisition, construction, closeout) including the role of Architectural & Engineering (A&E) contracts preferred.
• Experience using cost estimating and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera and MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Air Force NACI/SF85 for unescorted access to on-base facilities.
• Excellent English communication.
• Excellent computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Skills

• Proactive engagement is essential.
• Act as the senior on-site point of contact and mentor for Cherokee staff.

Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for MILCON Program Manager: $150,000 - $170,000 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.