Project Manager, San Antonio, TX

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY

The Project Manager will perform a broad range technical review and advisory/assistance for the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA design and construction projects across the Air Force.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Provides responsive, flexible full-spectrum installation engineering services
• Performs broad range technical reviews and advisory/assistance for AFCEC design and construction projects across the Air Force
• Performs project status updates, assessments, evaluations, analysis, reports, presentations, management-level project cost and schedules reviews, and other products for use in support of assigned MILCON projects
• Prepares and review statements of work, cost estimates, submittals, and request for information
• Participates participate in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition and construction meetings, and site inspections as required
• Provides recommendations to client related to funding/contract burn/etc.
• Provides contract details for data calls and client meetings
• Evaluates and/or monitors project/program performance and advise government personnel of the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and compliance with contractual obligations
• Assists with monthly tracking of Contractor funding, expenditures, balances, and overall funding status along with projecting burn rates through appropriate periods of performance
• Assists in the development of Upward Obligation Adjustment (UOA) packages; assess compliance with programming approval documents and applicable program approval thresholds
• Tracks Request For Funds (RFFs) through issuance of Authority to Award memo, track Purchase Requests through certification, and track UOA submissions through final approval
• Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to government construction management, budget and acquisitions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Loads and maintain project life-cycle data within NexGen IT
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• No supervisory or managerial authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited university, any MA/MS from an ABET-accredited university is highly desired
• 5 years of experience within the last 10 years with Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) facility and infrastructure military construction project management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of DoD design and construction policies and standards
• Working knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer (AFCEC) policies, processes, and procedures for military Design and Construction Management (DM/CM) at project level
• Working knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC) policies, processes, and procedures as military Design and Construction Agent (DA/CA) at project level
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and Specs Intact
• Ability to closely coordinate contract administration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to organize and gather project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports and provide recommendations without assistance
• Ability to impute data and producing reports from ACES-PM and NexGen IT (Tririga)
• Knowledge of FMSuite and Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship.
• Must reside in the local San Antonio, Texas area
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time CONUS
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is a combination of telework and in a secured federal office setting. Candidate must reside in the local San Antonio, Texas area

Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

COMPLIANCE

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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