Facilities Project Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $135,000.00 - $145,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k

Job Description

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a distinguished division of Cherokee Federal, a collection of tribally owned federal contracting companies operated under Cherokee Nation Businesses. With a strong reputation as a trusted partner to over 60 federal clients, CNSP is dedicated to building innovative solutions and serving government missions with compassion and diligence. The company emphasizes a culture of integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for driving positive change across the federal landscape. As part of Cherokee Federal’s family, CNSP benefits from a supportive network that promotes professional growth, military-friendly employment practices, and a diverse workforce. Veterans and active military personnel transitioning to civilian careers are especially encouraged to explore opportunities with CNSP, reflecting the company’s respect and appreciation for those who serve the nation.

CNSP is currently seeking a highly skilled Facilities Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing large commercial or government properties. This role involves providing exceptional project management leadership to support the Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region’s (WAPA SNR) Mission Support. The Facilities Project Manager will play a pivotal role in analyzing, organizing, planning, and administering project management tasks in alignment with established procedures. The position demands expertise in managing multiple concurrent projects, overseeing the work of subcontractors or team members, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and other Office Professional Suite applications.

This full-time role offers a competitive starting salary range between $135,000 and $145,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs. The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for directing all phases of facility-related projects, including physical security remediation assessments, facility studies, contract and resource management, budget oversight, and compliance with government and industry standards. Utilizing the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge and aligning with DOE Order 413, the incumbent will define project scope, schedule, and budgets, prepare detailed project documentation such as capital investment plans, business cases, statements of work, and contract modifications.

Throughout the project lifecycle, the Facilities Project Manager will maintain close communication with stakeholders, facilitate project meetings, oversee quality assurance, and provide technical support for physical security remediation initiatives. Fieldwork, including site inspections and progress reporting, is a critical aspect of the job, requiring readiness to respond promptly during duty hours and deliver weekly project status updates. The role involves rigorous tracking and validation of project costs, schedules, deliverables, and overall performance, with regular use of MS Project to maintain and update project schedules and management plans.

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and possess certifications such as Project Management Professional, Sustainability Facility Professional, Real Property Administrator, or other recognized facility management qualifications. Demonstrable skills in writing technical documents and requirements for construction and service contracts, developing cost estimates, and managing multiple projects simultaneously are essential. An active Public Trust security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is mandatory. In addition, candidates must successfully pass Cherokee Federal’s pre-employment qualification processes.

This opportunity with Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs offers an enriching career path for experienced project management professionals seeking to contribute to significant government infrastructure programs while benefiting from a supportive work environment and excellent compensation and benefits.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager or facility manager of large commercial and/or government property
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in project management and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in area of technical expertise
  • Experience managing and monitoring the work of others
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Professional suite of applications, including MS Project
  • Experience writing requirements documents statements of work for service and construction contracts
  • Experience developing cost estimates
  • Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
  • Project Management Professional or Sustainability Facility Professional or Real Property Administrator, Systems Maintenance Administrator, Facility Management Administrator from Building Owners Managers Institute (BOMI) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager or facility manager of large commercial and/or government property
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in project management and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in area of technical expertise
  • Experience managing and monitoring the work of others
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Professional suite of applications, including MS Project
  • Experience writing requirements documents statements of work for service and construction contracts
  • Experience developing cost estimates

Job Duties

  • Provide technical and managerial leadership of facilities projects, physical security remediation assessments and plans, facility assessments, studies, requirements analysis, contract and resource management, and budget and financial activities and ensure compliance with relevant industry and government policies and standards and maintains all necessary documentation related to assigned projects
  • Manage all project phases of a project using the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge and in compliance with the DOE Order 413
  • Develop and validate project requirements with internal and external customers to define project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholders
  • Develop, review, and comment on facilities projects and physical security and remediation-related documents and specifications including prepare or revised capital investment plans and requests, business case(s), project charters, statements of work (SOW), PWS, Independent Government Cost Estimate (ICGE), requirements, Request for Information (RFI), contract modifications, submittals, deliverables, schedules, risk logs, business impact analysis, performance, change control, lessons learned reports to support a project to completion
  • Participates in the budget formulation process for current and future year projects
  • Plan, track, and facilitate lessons learned for each project and provide report to the Federal Sponsor
  • Manage the direction of work and associated resources to ensure quality deliverables
  • Conduct planning and provide recommendations on task workload
  • Attend and facilitate project-related meetings and may serve as primary liaison interacting with vendors, other agencies, and other staff on behalf of the government
  • Provide oversight and technical support on SNR Physical Security Remediation Assessments and Physical Security Remediation Plans for manned and unmanned building repairs
  • Communicate government specific requirements and collaboratively assist in the development of remediation/solutions for specific problems that arise during site visits through written reports and/or oral presentations
  • Manage the execution of field assessment and audit observations, data collection, analysis tasks, and reporting
  • Perform regular site visits to verify existing conditions, report on project progress and facilitate any required project coordination
  • During duty hours, be available by government provided cellular telephone and respond to calls within a reasonable time as there are areas within the region that don’t receive cell signal
  • Provide weekly project status reports detailing accomplishments, next steps, risks, and action items
  • Track and report monthly progress of assigned projects, quality of work and materials, cost, and schedule for each project, and validate conformity with project requirements, specifications, and good practices
  • Provide project schedules and revisions in MS Project format
  • Provide monthly Project Management Plan updates including Cost Management, Resource Management, Schedule Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Data Migration, Consolidated Testing Plans, and Communications Management Plans

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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