Engineering Project Manager

STI Federal • Eielson AFB, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Project Engineer to be a key part of our expanding team! At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Demonstrates commitment to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
• Excels in collaborative team environments and builds strong, professional relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contracting, engineering, finance, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Capable of researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations and technical criteria to complex engineering situations.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend practical, timely, and technically sound solutions to engineering challenges.
• Strong communications skills for coordinating with internal teams, contractors, external partners, and senior leadership.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary efforts and drive successful project outcomes in dynamic operational environments.
• Deep knowledge of DAFI 32‑1020, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Joint Basing regulations, and statutory thresholds for federal construction and maintenance.
• Advanced technical writing skills, with mastery in crafting clear, compelling DD Form 1391 justifications and translating engineering data into non-technical narratives.
• Strong financial acumen, including understanding federal budgeting lifecycles, MILCON and FSRM funding mechanisms, and lifecycle economic analyses.
• Proficiency with CE enterprise software tools such as TRIRIGA (NexGen IT), GIS platforms, and parametric cost-estimating systems like PACES.
• Skilled in collaborative negotiation, capable of leading planning charrettes, building consensus among tenant organizations, and advocating for installation priorities at higher-headquarters forums.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Architecture.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience working with U.S. military or DoD facilities and requirements.
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting installation facility design, construction, or sustainment efforts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced engineering degree or applicable certification (desired but not required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects within federal or DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and execute engineering projects supporting installation facilities and infrastructure.
• Work closely across multiple functional areas—including contracting, finance, engineering teams, contractors, and installation stakeholders—to ensure the successful delivery of projects that meet mission requirements.
• Assess technical needs, interpret regulations, manage project budgets, and ensure quality execution throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Collaborate with host, tenant, and supported units to identify, define, and document built-infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate alternatives (status quo, renovation, new construction) to address capability gaps.
• Determine correct legal work classification (Maintenance, Repair, Construction) in accordance with statutory definitions and DAF policy.
• Coordinate project siting with the installation master plan, securing siting approvals, NEPA compliance, and historic/cultural resource reviews.
• Develop and compile DD Form 1391 packages, ensuring accurate scope, cost estimates, justifications, and operational impact documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate formal Economic Analyses for projects requiring lifecycle cost-effectiveness justification.
• Draft and process Certificates of Compliance to verify conformance with UFC criteria, environmental standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify appropriate funding programs (FSRM, MILCON, UMMC, NAF) and ensure proper alignment with project requirements.
• Apply asset management principles to evaluate, prioritize, and justify installation requirements based on risk, mission impact, and facility condition.
• Advocate for installation projects through AFCAMP and POM cycles to secure funding within the Construction Tasking Order.
• Advise BCE, Installation Commander, and Wing Leadership on project status, execution strategies, and statutory limitations.
• Coordinate planning responsibilities and funding boundaries with tenant units and external mission partners.
• Serve as technical liaison to resolve project validation issues with AFCEC, AFIMSC, and MAJCOM reviewers.
• Lead and manage installation-related engineering projects, ensuring alignment with DoD facility standards and mission objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional contributions from contracting, engineering, finance, and external contractors to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee design, construction, sustainment, maintenance, and upgrades for installation facilities and infrastructure.
• Research, interpret, and apply engineering policies, regulations, and technical guidance to develop timely project solutions.
• Monitor project risks, performance metrics, deliverables, and documentation for compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Support development of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reviews.
• Engage stakeholders to resolve technical issues, ensure project alignment, and promote collaboration across installation operations.

Benefits

• STI Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Native American preference applies when candidates meet qualifications equally.
• STI Federal participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level