Program Manager, Master Electrician

Akima, LLC•Herndon, VA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) seeks a Project Manager licensed as a Master Electrician to serve as a Facilities Operations and Maintenance subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and electrical expertise across multiple facilities and programs. The role supports facility condition assessments, electrical systems maintenance, infrastructure modernization, project execution, safety compliance, and lifecycle planning. The SME advises operations leadership, program managers, facility teams, and Government customers to improve electrical system reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The position is remote and offers a pay range of $115,000–$130,000. The successful candidate will support federal projects and customers and must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A comprehensive benefits program is offered, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), and other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Akima Global Logistics is an Alaska Native Corporation whose mission extends beyond its federal projects to supporting its shareholder communities in Alaska. The company provides supply, transportation, and maintenance services to government customers and describes its work environment as challenging and supportive, with a commitment to innovation and diversity.

Requirements

Valid Master Electrician license.
Extensive experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, or mission-critical electrical systems.
Expertise in low-voltage electrical distribution (≤ 1,000 V AC), medium-voltage electrical distribution (> 1,000 V AC and ≤ 35 kV), emergency power, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.
Experience conducting facility inspections, condition assessments, and infrastructure evaluations.
Ability to develop or review technical scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and corrective action plans.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety requirements, and applicable codes.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and technical submittals.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently across multiple programs and facilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to obtain secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience supporting federal facilities, DoD installations, or other regulated environments.
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), facility sustainment, and capital improvement programs.
Experience in construction oversight, commissioning, contractor quality assurance, asset management, or reliability-centered maintenance.
Knowledge of building automation, power monitoring, and energy management systems.
Relevant certifications, such as PMP, CFM, or electrical inspection credentials.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical distribution, generators, emergency power, switchgear, lighting, and related infrastructure; identify deficiencies, safety risks, deferred maintenance, and modernization requirements; and develop prioritized corrective action plans.
Support project planning, scope development, design reviews, cost estimates, scheduling, procurement, contractor oversight, commissioning, and closeout.
Evaluate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; troubleshoot complex electrical issues; and analyze equipment failures, work orders, CMMS data, and replacement requirements.
Promote compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, applicable building codes, and customer standards; support electrical safety assessments, arc-flash studies, lockout/tagout, inspections, and corrective actions.
Advise on electrical upgrades, emergency power, energy efficiency, power quality, system resilience, and lifecycle cost optimization; coordinate with engineers, utilities, vendors, and specialty contractors.
Provide technical advice to program leadership and Government customers; participate in site surveys, reviews, and briefings; and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Prepare or review condition assessments, scopes of work, cost estimates, maintenance plans, risk assessments, and technical reports; establish reusable standards and lessons learned across the facilities portfolio.