Program Manager (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Alaska Corporation is seeking a Program Manager in Blackstone, VA to manage contractual operations and performance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a Top-Secret security clearance, and 15 years of experience in operations management.

The Program Manager will ensure successful contract execution, oversight of metrics, and accountability for safety and quality. This position is crucial for driving effective operations and fostering strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in an engineering/construction/facilities/contracts or related field.
• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance.
• 15 years’ experience in related O&M support services and/or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of project including cost and schedule management.
• Anticipate problems and address them effectively.
• Communicate with corporate office on contract execution matters.

Skills

Operational management

Client relationship management

Performance metrics

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Certificate from IFMA/BOMI/AFE

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The location is Blackstone, VA.

Job Overview

The Program Manager shall have the authority to commit the Contractor’s financial resources, and act as the single point of contact with the Government, as required to meet the overall requirements of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contract.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Manages all operational aspects of project to include cost, schedule and technical performance management; personnel and subcontractor management; and other related operations activities.
• Manages expectations and relationships with the client senior management, company senior management and project teams.
• Anticipates problems and opportunities, and addresses them appropriately and effectively.
• Negotiates and oversees the development, implementation and reporting of performance metrics.
• Performs continuous review of program performance results and interfaces with client to address status, operational issues, and metrics in a timely manner.
• Defines and establishes the project organization and project staffing requirements.
• Identifies resources required for the project and oversees employee selection, hiring, and development.
• Leverages the full range of corporate resources to improve service delivery.
• Serves as key team member in proposal efforts and sales calls to develop solutions that meet client expectations.
• Ensures work is executed IAW company practices and values and client specifications.
• Communicates with the corporate office on all matters related to contract execution and performance such as personnel safety, deliverables, personnel issues (to include staffing performance), contract task conflicts, contract scope, contract financials, etc.
• Holds full accountability for the program’s profit and loss for the corporate business line.
• Provides the leadership, direction, and necessary resources to ensure successful and effective contract performance in the areas of safety; quality of work; cost productivity; compliance with established procedures; timeliness; accuracy; and cooperation.
• Establishes and maintains a Safety Program IAW contract requirements and in compliance with corporate program.
• Assigns clear and understandable responsibilities for the various aspects of the safety program and ensures employees with assigned responsibilities have adequate resources and authority to perform their assigned duties.
• Commits resources as necessary to resolve safety issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates safety management leadership and commitment by developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving initiatives focused on safety performance.
• Exercises sound business practices/methods, ensures all business activities are in compliance with all corporate policies/procedures and contract requirements, are carried out in a legal and ethical manner, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and are IAW good corporate safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Holds full accountability for the program’s profit and loss for the corporate business line.
• Provides the leadership, direction, and necessary resources to ensure successful and effective contract performance in the areas of safety; quality of work; cost productivity; compliance with established procedures; timeliness; accuracy; and cooperation.
• Establishes and maintains a Safety Program IAW contract requirements and in compliance with corporate program.
• Assigns clear and understandable responsibilities for the various aspects of the safety program and ensures employees with assigned responsibilities have adequate resources and authority to perform their assigned duties.
• Commits resources as necessary to resolve safety issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates safety management leadership and commitment by developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving initiatives focused on safety performance.
• Exercises sound business practices/methods, ensures all business activities are in compliance with all corporate policies/procedures and contract requirements, are carried out in a legal and ethical manner, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and are IAW good corporate safety practices.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in an engineering/construction/facilities/contracts or related field or equivalent schools’ training/certifications.
• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Shall have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in related O&M support services and/or facilities management, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing such services to large facilities or operations.
• Must hold a certificate from either International Facility Management Association (IFMA) as a CFM, BOMI International as a FMC, or Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) as a CPMM.

Working Conditions:

• This position is primarily performed in an office setting using standard office equipment (desk, computer, phone, printer, copier, etc.)
• Work may require occasional weekend work.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires the ability to operate a computer and work in a standard office environment.
• Communicate information in verbal and written form.
• Read and review information and charts.
• Perform analytical thinking skills, use sound judgement.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.