AFO is looking for a Project Manager to work in Fort Sill, OK. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The Project Manager is responsible for contract execution, subcontracts, and financial resources to accomplish contractual obligations. Direct project planning, estimating, negotiations, execution, closeout, and related administrative support. Provide final approval for all project activities. Serve as the primary contact with the Contracting Officer and provide guidance to subordinate staff to foster positive relations. Ensure responsiveness to Government requirements, timely completion of project milestones and (in coordination with Government representatives) develop future workload plans.

• Plans the project to accomplish its goals or produce the products required within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards.
• Maintains the project forecast and monitors progress of the project plan and the budget.
• Anticipates and catches deviations from a plan or schedule early and keeps all participants and stakeholders informed.
• Articulates and negotiates consensus on a final vision of the product and/or the core project goals from scoping the requirements of all stakeholders.
• Has authority to bind the Company to all contractual actions, such as Task Order issuance, contract modification, management decisions and subcontracting issues.
• Works directly with the team members or with their team leaders to estimate effort, plan activities and negotiate consensus among individual team members on their appointed tasks.
• Understands relevant methodologies, processes and standards and ensures that all project team members understand and follow these also.
• Generates many types of documents, including requirement specifications, contracts, schedules, personnel records, project reports, communication (email) records, design specifications, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports.
• Processes departmental time sheets.
• Responds to emergency site maintenance as required.
• Supports other department staff as needed or directed.
• Adheres to the established CFS safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Keeps the Subsidiary President and appropriate governing entities appraised of unique situations and problems encountered.
• Performs duties timely and cost effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or master’s license in any trade discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management/logistics.
• Proficient in standard business office software.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team atmosphere with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with a variety of people and personalities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle potentially highly stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to receive a favorable Tier 1 investigation result and obtain a CAC.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• A valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification or formal training certificate or project management experience.
• Previous military experience at Brigade or higher, especially in Sustainment operations.
• Previous experience with US Army EAGLE Contract vehicle, US Army Contracting Command and US Army Sustainment Command.
• Previous experience with ISO 9001-2015, Green Belt, Lean methods, Six Sigma theories and practices.
• Knowledge of labor and cost tracking.
• Understanding of government contracts, correspondence, reports, and records.
• Customer service experience.
• Good presentation/public speaking skills.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. 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 AFO, 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, AFO 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, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.