Senior Project Manager

Akima; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead programs in El Centro, California. The role focuses on delivering assigned programs, coordinating planning, scope, design, execution, and delivery while ensuring NAVFAC and DoD compliance.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and performance, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, and drive training and process improvements. On-site duties with DoD standards experience are required.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a workforce on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs to ensure implementation meets objectives.
• Deliver assigned program(s).
• Plan, scope, design, execute, and deliver projects.
• Track progress against milestones, budget, and performance indicators; report to senior management.
• Oversee external consultants and vendors; enforce NAVFAC-related standards.
• Lead and direct staff; make personnel decisions.
• Ensure compliance with NAVFAC standards, DoD regulations and contract requirements.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and performance for fixed-price and cost-reimbursable work.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams including SCA and CBA employees.
• Develop and implement training; take corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

NAVFAC standards

DoD regulations

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management / Engineering / Construction Management / Public Administration

Job description

Job Summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to work in El Centro, California.

Responsibilities

• Manages program(s) to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Responsible for the delivery of an assigned program(s).
• Manages the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.
• Responsible for managing activities of external consultants and/or vendors. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• A strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and in-depth knowledge of Navy Facility Management standards (NAVFAC).
• Plan, organize, and direct all assigned facilities O&M and airfield operations activities.
• Ensure compliance with NAVFAC standards, DoD regulations, and contract requirements.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and performance for both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable work.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams, including SCA and CBA employees, ensuring productivity and adherence to standards.
• Develop and implement training programs; initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Formulate and enforce work standards; review and resolve work discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and submit required reports accurately and on time.
• Communicate organizational policies, goals, and objectives to staff.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for facilities and airfield assets.
• Oversee daily work activities to ensure timely completion and compliance with quality control standards, document inspections and work activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures; recommend improvements to safety programs and training.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with COR, KO, and other stakeholders; respond promptly to customer requests with accurate deliverables.
• Coordinate and lead emergency repair efforts after hours and on weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Bachelors in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Shall have at least 5 years of experience in managing a workforce providing services on contracts of similar size, scope and complexity.

Job ID

2026-21584

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

112,000 - 191,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.