Site Manager, Maui

Cayuse Holdings•HI, Mt. Haleakala, HI

5d•$165,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Manager will serve as the operational lead at the Maui client site, located on Mount Haleakala. This role is responsible for ensuring mission continuity, workforce integration, and effective communication with government representatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, security, and logistics. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, space operations, or related fields preferred; equivalent senior military or technical leadership experience may be accepted.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in technical operations or mission-oriented O&M, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity for a site, detachment, shift organization, or related workforce.
Demonstrated expertise in leadership, staffing, customer relations, incident management, cross-functional integration, remote site operations, CBA awareness, and risk/quality management.
Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong leadership and operations management skills with the ability to ensure workforce integration and alignment with mission objectives.
Effective communicator and problem-solver under challenging conditions, including emergencies.
Broad knowledge of technical systems, including optical, electrical, mechanical, and classified systems.

Nice To Haves

Credentials such as PMP, facilities safety, mission operations, or quality control certifications highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all contractor personnel and integrated Operations & Maintenance (O&M) functions at the site.
Provide site-level leadership to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations, including managing staffing coverage, workforce integration, and organizational alignment.
Serve as decision authority for after-hours operations and emergencies.
Train and cross-train site personnel to ensure coverage across quality, security, logistics, facilities, and operational domains.
Maintain mission support and continuity, ensuring staffing and technical readiness for space operations.
Ensure compliance with safety, security, quality, maintenance, and logistics protocols.
Oversee coordination with the host installation to ensure smooth operations and integration.
Anticipate and respond to incidents, outages, inspections, emergencies, and performance challenges promptly and effectively.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with site Government customers to address operational needs, concerns, and performance issues.
Actively participate in site-level events, inspections, and visits, serving as the primary interface for incidents and emergencies.
Coordinate—but not routinely perform—bargaining-unit or specialized technical work unless separately qualified and authorized.
Oversee emergency response and quality assurance programs across multiple site functions, ensuring managerial capabilities in mission-critical tasks.
Other duties as assigned.