Senior DoD Construction Program Manager

DEFTEC Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Leave Programs

Retirement Savings

Life & Disability Insurance

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks a highly experienced Subject Matter and Technical Expert for construction projects supporting USSPACECOM. You will lead and manage the construction process, liaising with USACE, AFCEC, and other directorates to ensure mission requirements are met across design, construction, and equipment integration.

The role requires 12+ years managing multi-year large-scale Electrical, Civil or Structural projects with DoD standards familiarity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of mid to senior-level experience managing highly complex, multi-year Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering projects.
• Familiarity with DoD construction standards and MILCON processes and with USACE management structure.
• Master's degree or professional registration/license in engineering or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program status presentations to military officers and civilians in mission-centric offices.
• Support meetings with executives of Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Advise on facility construction planning and management across USSACEOM Directorates and external partners.
• Act as liaison between USSPACECOM and Government construction managers to address mission requirements.
• Serve as trusted senior engineering advisor for all construction projects in the local command.
• Highlight urgent matters to staff promptly.
• Develop Course of Action briefings for senior leaders during planning.
• Develop execution schedules and track against baselines.
• Coordinate with Resource Manager to meet spend plans.
• Support recurring progress updates to senior leaders and track scope, schedule, and cost changes.

Skills

DoD standards

USACE MILCON

Engineering management

Senior-level experience

Education

Master's degree or professional license

Job description

DEFTEC Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks a highly experienced Subject Matter and Technical Expert for construction projects supporting USSPACECOM. You will lead and manage the construction process, liaising with USACE, AFCEC, and other directorates to ensure mission requirements are met across design, construction, and equipment integration.

The role requires 12+ years managing multi-year large-scale Electrical, Civil or Structural projects with DoD standards familiarity.