Assistant Program Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities

Nika; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Work-life balance

Job summary

NIKA is hiring an Assistant Program Manager to support the VA CRRC Division in Martinsburg, WV. The APM will backstop the Program Manager, supervise staff, coordinate maintenance, and maintain safe, reliable facility operations onsite.

The role emphasizes coordination with government personnel and contractors, escalation of issues, and ensuring continuous operations for mission-critical facilities. Equal employment opportunity standards apply.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Eligible to obtain security clearance.
• Mission-critical facility operations experience.
• Knowledge of commercial infrastructure and data center operations.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and Controls/BMS systems.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to support complex facility infrastructure and assume PM responsibilities when needed.
• Trade experience or OEM training may substitute for a traditional four-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in managing all work under the contract.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, staffing, supervision, reporting, quality control, coordination, escalation, and operational communication.
• Serve as the Contractor’s management representative when PM is unavailable.
• Coordinate daily operational activities with onsite facility operations and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with staffing coordination and ensure adequate personnel coverage.
• Support scheduling of preventive/corrective maintenance, inspections, and outage activities.
• Oversee subcontractors and vendors coordination.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and the COR.
• Escalate operational issues and safety concerns to the PM and Government.

Education

Trades experience in lieu of degree

Job description

NIKA is hiring an Assistant Program Manager to support the VA CRRC Division in Martinsburg, WV. The APM will backstop the Program Manager, supervise staff, coordinate maintenance, and maintain safe, reliable facility operations onsite.

The role emphasizes coordination with government personnel and contractors, escalation of issues, and ensuring continuous operations for mission-critical facilities. Equal employment opportunity standards apply.