Construction Project Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

40d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: Serve as Subject Matter and Technical Expert for construction projects for the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Serve as a customer representative and technical expert to lead and manage the construction process by liaising with the United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), USSPACECOM Joint directorates, functional components, and service components.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
12+ years of related work experience of mid to senior-level experience with subject matter experience in managing highly complex, multi-year, $1M to $1B projects preferred
Master's degree or professional registration/license in engineering or architecture preferred, otherwise BA/BS degree or higher in STEM, Engineering, Architecture or related field of study (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted)
Familiarity with DoD construction standards and processes and with USACE management structure and MILCON execution
Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of group/division priorities
Knowledge of developing briefs and reports for project leadership team review
Participate in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis
Define, generate reviews, and ensure acquisition documentation is accurate, complete, and meets government specifications and standards
Assists with the day-to-day management of programs and/or special projects
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail
Reports to a designated work location in Colorado Springs, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client

Responsibilities

Deliver presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, and requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to military officers and civilians in other mission-centric offices of the Command, agencies, and Services
Support meetings with executives of other Federal, state, and local agencie
Advise and assist with facility construction planning and management tasks coordinating internally and across other USSPACECOM Directorates and external mission partner
Act as a liaison between USSPACECOM and the Government construction managers (e.g., U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, or others), mission operations entities and internal and external stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are addressed in all phases of facility project design, construction, and mission equipment integration
Serves as a trusted senior engineering advisor for all construction projects within the local command
Ensure that urgent matters are highlighted to the staff at the division/chief or designee level promptly
Develop Course of Action briefings for senior leaders during project planning
Develop execution schedule, track against the baseline, and identify execution issues
Coordinate with Resource Manager to meet USSPACECOM-driven spend plan
Support recurring progress updates to senior leaders and track scope, schedule, and cost changes