MILCON Manager (Santa Rita, Guam)

Life Cycle Engineering; Santa Rita (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in the United States is seeking a MILCON Manager to support the JPMO on Guam, coordinating with DoD and government partners to plan posture infrastructure programs. You will oversee assessments, analyses, and acquisition strategies while guiding cross‑functional teams to meet timelines and deliver joint operational effects.

The role requires DoD DoD TS/SCI eligible considerations, COR experience, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience as COR and MILCON program management is essential.
• Proven scheduling, cost control, and budget management capabilities.
• Strong contracting, RFP development, and post‑award contract management.
• Understanding of DB, DBB, FFP and CP contract types.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple DoD agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess project complexity, feasibility, and timelines for posture infrastructure.
• Analyze sequencing, bundling, schedules, and acquisition strategies.
• Identify critical path items and develop mitigation to shorten timelines.
• Coordinate execution across division branches and organizations.
• Collect and analyze data to advance posture infrastructure programs.
• Deliver execution briefings to varied audiences.
• Support division leadership and strategic execution teams.
• Back‑up to leadership in development, controls, and knowledge management.

Skills

COR experience

MILCON program management

Project scheduling

Cost control

Contracting skills

RFP development

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee‑owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long‑term wealth creation.
• Award‑Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a \"Best Place to Work\" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

The MILCON Manager supports the Engineering Division's Joint Posture Management Office (JPMO) on Guam coordinating with multiple military and government entities to plan, synchronize, and facilitate posture infrastructure programs. This role ensures infrastructure projects achieve joint operational effects and meet established timelines. Oversees project assessments, technical analyses, acquisition strategies, and cross‑functional coordination, while providing leadership and support to division branches and stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of project complexity, feasibility, and timelines for posture infrastructure projects.
• Perform technical analyses of project sequencing, bundling, schedules and identify optimal acquisition strategies to expedite project completion.
• Identify critical path items, develop mitigation strategies, and expedite project schedules to achieve reduced timelines.
• Coordinate project execution across division branches and relevant organizations.
• Facilitate data collection and analysis to advance posture infrastructure programs.
• Develop and deliver execution briefings for various audience levels.
• Provide support and back‑up to division leadership.
• Support strategic execution, development & controls, and knowledge management branches.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• U.S. DoD TS/SCI eligible security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), construction management, or related discipline.
• Experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Minimum of 7 years experience in military construction (MILCON) program management, including troop labor, UMMC, and related areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design and construction project management, including scheduling, cost control, cost estimating, construction management, quality assurance, and budget management.
• Strong contracting skills, including pre‑award tasks, RFP development, contract award procedures, and post‑award contract management.
• Thorough understanding of contract types: design‑build (DB), design‑bid‑build (DBB), firm‑fixed‑price (FFP), and cost‑plus (CP).
• Experience with, or employment by, a Department of Defense (DoD) Design and Construction Agent (DCA).
• Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and stakeholders in a complex, joint operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience with posture infrastructure programs in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Prior experience supporting military engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with posture plan processes and requirements.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to support strategic execution, development & controls, and knowledge management functions.

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.