Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District seeks a Chief of Military Programs and Project Management to oversee a broad portfolio of military projects.

This leadership role integrates vertical and horizontal disciplines to deliver complex construction programs while managing scope, budgets, and procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will guide master planning through design and construction, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with EEO and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Senior project manager for large-scale military construction projects.
• Oversee all phases from master planning/design to construction and operations.
• Supervise staff, assign/evaluate work, and implement EEO principles.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Chief of Military Programs and Project Management Branch.
• Manages all aspects of military programs; defines scope, budgets, and procurement strategies.
• Establishes objectives and controls schedule, budget, and costs for the program.
• Plans and assigns work, evaluates performance, and identifies training needs.
• Manages reimbursable program to ensure funded projects align with objectives.
• Ensures customer expectations align with Corps performance using quality practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Duties

• Serves as the Chief of Military Programs and Project Management Branch, responsible for vertical and horizontal integration to produce military projects and manage the program for the district.
• Manages all aspects of military programs and project management, ensuring development of project scope, budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies in keeping with program goals.
• Establishes and monitors District objectives to meet goals for various military programs (Congressional, OSD, HQUSACE, etc.) and is responsible for the schedule, budget, and cost controls of the program.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinates, determines schedules, evaluates performance, advises on administrative matters, and identifies training needs.
• Manages the District's military reimbursable program, ensuring that accepted and funded projects are executed in keeping with overall program objectives and that there is adequate contract capacity.
• Ensures customer expectations and Corps performance potential are compatible by identifying customer options, ensuring customer-care prevails, and using quality design and construction techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability determination, as required by a SECRET Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk security clearance by a completed background investigation.
• Position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. In accordance must have a minimum of Level 1 Program and Project Management Career Development Plan (CDP). (To be obtained within organization time frame)

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Specialized Experience:

• Serving as a senior project manager or technical expert for large-scale, complex military construction projects, involving vertical and horizontal integration across multiple technical disciplines.
• Applying expert knowledge of management concepts and project management principles to oversee all project phases from master planning and design to construction, cost control, and operations.
• Exercising supervisory duties such as assigning and evaluating work, managing personnel, and implementing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles.
• Developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies to meet program objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-???????13).

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (construction) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation / Recruitment Incentive may be authorized if found to be in government best interest by organization.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.