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Senior General Engineer

Cherokee Federal · Portsmouth, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent, timely project management support for assigned shore facilities projects, including minor works, special projects, MILCON, demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and facilities development.
  • Lead end-to-end project delivery activities, including scope development, schedule development, design and construction cost estimates, and overall execution planning.
  • Develop and support design and construction acquisition strategies; support procurement planning aligned to NAVFAC processes, contract requirements, and funding rules.
  • Provide design scope development and manage design oversight, including technical reviews, coordination, and quality expectations.
  • Provide construction oversight and support construction management activities, including issue resolution, constructability support, and field coordination.
  • Demonstrate senior leadership across project management functions including planning, budgeting, programming, engineering, design, and construction execution.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and the Supported Commander, act as the focal point for project status, risks, decisions, and issue resolution.
  • Review, prepare, and act on project correspondence; deliver recurring briefings and status updates to Supported Commands and NAVFAC leadership.
  • Apply advanced engineering and architectural knowledge to solve complex technical problems that are not resolvable through routine methods.
  • Provide consultative recommendations across facilities design and construction, including constructability reviews and technical decision support.
  • Support contract administration activities by applying expert knowledge of NAVFAC acquisition procedures, proposal/bidding processes, contract types, and project funding management.

Qualifications

  • Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of project management experience executing military construction (MILCON) projects.
  • Mastery of project management practices, including contract administration, accepted business practices, design/construction practices, and funding management.
  • Strong knowledge of Military Construction program regulations and procedures and how they impact planning, design, contracting, and execution.
  • Broad engineering/architectural expertise across facilities construction, with proven ability to resolve complex issues through sound judgment and advanced technical analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including initiative, integrity, tact, persuasion, and the ability to guide teams and support other Project Managers.
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering/architectural standards, codes, and practices governing technical product delivery and service execution.
  • Working knowledge of government contracting and the contractor selection process, plus budgeting, planning, and project management techniques used to resolve design and construction issues.
  • Expert knowledge of NAVFAC facilities acquisition processes, funding authority levels/sources, contract documents/requirements, and proposal/bidding procedures; familiarity with contract types used for Navy/Marine Corps shore facilities design, construction, environmental compliance, planning, and real estate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate across stakeholders, address field questions, de-conflict issues, and defend policies.

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