Deputy Director, Environmental Community Partnership; Sr Project Manager

Position Overview

This position provides on-site project supervision and field leadership for a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks across U.S. Army Garrison Alaska (USAG-Alaska) facilities. Under the direction of UAF Environmental Community Partnership and in coordination with USAG-Alaska’s Directorate of Public Works (DPW), the incumbent manages work orders, leads field teams, coordinates multi-trade efforts, and ensures compliance with Army standards.

Work spans roads, utilities, buildings, and includes specialized services like mold remediation, water damage recovery, and emergency repair support.

The incumbent brings extensive civil engineering, heavy equipment, and personnel leadership experience to ensure real property assets remain mission‑ready and fully functional.

The Deputy Director, Environmental Community Partnership (ECP), plays a critical leadership role in supporting U.S. Army Garrison Alaska (USAG-Alaska) facility/maintenance operations through an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between Fort Wainwright and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). This position manages construction, maintenance, and infrastructure repair projects, supervises multi‑trade field teams, and ensures compliance with military safety standards.

The Environmental Community Partnership (ECP) delivers technical, environmental, and infrastructure direct support services to our military partners. ECP fosters collaboration between UAF and federal agencies to maintain critical infrastructure, promote environmental stewardship, and support mission readiness across Alaska.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in construction, maintenance, or military operations.
• Documented experience as a team lead, project manager, or managing operational teams.
• Eligible to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote field locations.
• Must be able to access base; U.S. citizen.

This position is located on Fort Wainwright campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full‑time, term‑funded, exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 83, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

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This position is a term‑funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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