Program Manager

This position is responsible to the company President/General Manager for the direction, safe operation, compliance, quality delivery and profitability of the assigned contract.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract. Manages program(s) to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Responsible for the delivery of an assigned program(s). Manages the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management. Responsible for managing activities of external consultants and/or vendors. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

• Act on behalf of the company for all matters relating to the DUALPECAN contract. 
• Responsible for success of all aspects of contract and program management. Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work on the contract.
• Lead a diverse workforce in a customer-service, deadline-oriented environment to provide infrastructure support services to include: Administration, Environment Safety Health and Quality Program, Engineering, Project Management, Property Management, Operations and Management, custodial, snow/ice abatement, pest management, grounds management.  Coordinate all special projects from scope development to proposal preparation through operational execution.  
• Responsible for managing personnel, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Manage contract operations within budget to maximize the balance among contract performance, contract expenses and company costs, and profit margin.  Deliver to the company the planned gross margin and profit contribution for the company FY.
• Operationally manage subcontractors, vendors and consultants regarding contract support.
• Responsible for skill and professional development of company employees reporting to the PM and the PM’s management team.
• Understand project finances and be able to successfully execute a profitable contract. Responsible for Profit and Loss at the project level, timely Government funding notifications, financial reporting and briefings.
• Lead and support all aspects of contract and operations management to ensure contract compliance, safe work execution, and quality delivery. 
• Coordinate with Akima Support Operations and other company resources to effectively obtain company support, to include personnel hires, employee benefit and record processing, travel and other expense vouchers, performance reviews, vendor set-up, invoice processing, time collection, addressing employee issues/concerns, etc.
• Work with Akima subcontract administration and pricing personnel to request subcontract pricing information (such as requests for equitable adjustment), execute option periods, and adjust subcontract value and scope based on changes to the prime contract.  Lead proposal development for scope changes, REAs and pricing adjustments.
• In conjunction with your Environmental Safety Health Officer develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive worker safety and health and environmental management program that prevents and reduces injuries, illnesses and losses and complies with holding company safety and environmental programs and guidelines.  Work closely with SSH Officer and Director of Safety to achieve company safety goals and support safety initiatives.
• Maintain an organized filing system for contract, operational and personnel records for reference and personnel transitions as appropriate, and ensure contract records are submitted to the holding company Contracts department for inclusion in official company files and employee records are submitted to HRIS for inclusion in official personnel files.  At the conclusion of the POP, work with Contracts to execute contract quick close process.
• Promote development and implementation of management techniques and tools such as planning and control, systems and procedures analysis, operational audits, management surveys, feasibility studies, methods analysis, quality control, and statistical sampling techniques.
• Formulate recommendations for improved organizational structure, policies and techniques, methods, procedures, and systems designed to achieve compliance.
• Continually look for potential business development opportunities for the Akima family of companies and report potential opportunities to company management or business development resources.
• Assist in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training and orientation.
• Be an example to employees, customers and team mates of the NANA values and hold employees accountable to perform contract duties and company functions in accordance with those values.
• The PM shall have knowledge of all facets of facilities, maintenance and logistics operations with a direct line of communication to the COR-P.
• The SP shall notify the COR-P when the PM is temporarily unavailable, and who will be designated as the acting PM
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ten (10) years of experience working in engineering, construction management, or facilities operations capacity.
• Minimum of ten (10) years working Government contracts of similar size and scope to this solicitation.
• Minimum of ten (10) years working Intelligence Community experience leading and managing facilities operations and maintenance, engineering and or construction management projects or programs.
• Five (5) years supervisory experience, managing a workforce of 50-100 people.
• One (1) year experience working with SCADA/EMCS control systems.
• One (1) year experience/working knowledge of CMMS or other CMMS.
• Must have effective P&L management background. 
• Strong personal leadership, management and organization skills as well as the ability to integrate and harmonize diversified functions to provide overall efficient and effective contract operations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Maintains sensitivity to, and report on, instances of fraud, waste and abuse.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management processes and financial management skills. 
• Proficient at the suite of MS Office products and have proven communication, analytic and problem-solving, team building and collaboration skills. 
• Minimum of High School Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Akima Support Operations (ASO) provides logistics, facilities maintenance and operations, transportation and support services for mission-critical military installations and civilian agencies around the country. From the homes of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to the highways of suburban Virginia, ASO experts and professionals work behind the scenes to ensure smooth and continuous operations. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.