Engineering Project Manager

Engineer Project Manager

Must be a United States citizen with a clear background for government security investigation and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Position will support a Program Integration Office (PIO) in the coordination of Military Construction (MILCON) projects and Facility Sustainment Restoration & Modernization (FSRM) projects supporting a new‑mission beddown of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Moody AFB, GA.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Assist with coordination across all installation agencies to facilitate the preparation of infrastructure, facilities and services required for the new mission organization to reach Initial Full Operating Capability (I/FOC) within minimal to no disruption to ongoing missions.
• Provide technical support to facilitate coordination and integration of multitude plans, operations, timelines and deliverables in support of a single executable operations plan.
• Assist with integrating multiple plans, operations, and timelines into a single executable operations plan.
• Support both the Facility Sustainment Restoration & Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) programs by assisting with project requirements scoping, project scheduling, project oversight, waiver processing, communications and leadership updates.
• Provide recurring updates to senior leadership to include updates on projected service interruptions and success stories.
• Assist with beddown coordination activities with Headquarters, Squadron, Group, Wing leadership, DoD Partners (e.g., USACE), contractors and multiple agencies across the installation.
• Perform required enterprise business system (EBS) data entry for assigned projects, as required.
• Coordinate with customers and other Government personnel to define project requirements; ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and Air Force regulations.
• Draft Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work. Assist with development of FSRM/MILCON programming documents (DD 1391s); cost estimates; and acquisition packages as required.
• Maintain project costs, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Complete weekly and monthly internal and external reporting.
• Develop project briefings and presentations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• BA/BS Degree in any engineering discipline is desired with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the last 10 years, with a focus on engineering project management or design engineering. Supporting projects for a Federal Agency is desired, preferably USAF or DOD experience.
• If no degree, 10–15 years of project management experience is desired within the last 10 years with a focus on engineering project management. Supporting projects for a Federal Agency is desired, preferably with USAF or DOD experience.
• Experience in gathering data to solve complex technical problems and ability to follow established project related procedures and complete established project milestones.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication, analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• General Project and Program Planning & Development experience is desired.
• Experience with various IT systems is desired.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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