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.