Engineering Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States tapwage Full time
SME - Engineering Project Manager

Please Note:
This position is pending a contract award.

If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our team at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska.

The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience in Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) construction management and oversight, with a strong understanding of engineering principles, safety procedures, building codes, and industry standards.

This role will involve providing persistent monitoring, documentation, and technical expertise throughout all stages of construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Estimated Starting Salary Range for SME
  • Engineering Project Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.
  • Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
  • Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

SME - Engineering Project Manager Responsibilities Include:

  • Monitor and document project (to include construction) progress, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Provide reports on project preparatory work, highlighting compliance with safety regulations and recommending changes to administrative procedures.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project monitoring reports, emphasizing adherence to safety protocols and quality control plans.
  • Report significant safety observations to the appropriate base engineering organization within 24 hours, including potential safety hazards and compliance issues.
  • Provide CAD products using Governmentprovided software (e.g., AutoCAD), ensuring accurate representation of safety features and compliance with building codes.
  • Transmit record drawings to the installation GIS office, incorporating safetyrelated annotations and clarifications as needed.
  • Advises the appropriate government authorities on safetyrelated matters, including contractor RFIs, design errors/omissions, and unforeseen safety hazards.
  • Provide recommendations for improving engineering requirements, safety practices and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Provide reports for designs in progress, emphasizing compliance with safety regulations and industry standards identifying errors during the process.
  • Recommend project related changes to standard practices to enhance safety and compliance with building codes.
  • Prepare and maintain minutes for safety conferences, emphasizing discussions related to safety procedures, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Attend and participate in weekly engineering squadron meetings, contributing relevant information on project deliverables, safetyrelated issues and compliance concerns.
  • Maintain all documentation and reports produced in the Government's file system, ensuring accurate recording of safetyrelated information and adherence to existing methodologies and formats.
  • Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned by the Air Force engineering organization.
SME - Engineering Project Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in project and construction management and oversight, with a strong emphasis on project monitoring, safety procedures and compliance.
  • Engineering degree desired but not required if the candidate has broad and extensive knowledge of DoD engineering, construction, safety regulations, and building codes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD, with the ability to incorporate safetyrelated information into technical documents.
  • Knowledge of Federal, DoD, Air Force, Air National Guard (ANG), and State construction management and engineering regulations, safety procedures, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Project Manager.
  • Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:


Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses.

As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart.

To learn more about CGS, visit cherokee-#CherokeeFederal #LI

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

Project Planning

Budget Management

Team Coordination

Risk Assessment

Technical Leadership

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Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee- for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

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