Akima · 23 hours ago
Program Manager (South Eastern US)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAkima is a federal logistics services provider committed to supporting shareholder communities in Alaska. The Program Manager will oversee program implementation, manage contract operations, and ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, while also leading a team and coordinating with various stakeholders.
ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall management of a Base Operations Support (BOS) contract consisting of Civil Engineering, Base Supply functions, Community and Fitness Centers, and Air Force Human Resources functions
Demonstrates experience with managing Government contracting requirements included in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Furnished Equipment and Materials, Property Accountability, and Work Control
Coordinates with Akima leadership and other company resources to effectively obtain company support to include personnel hires, employee benefit and record processing, travel and other expense vouchers, performance reviews, vendor set-up, invoice processing, time collection, addressing employee issues/concerns, etc
Manages contract operations within budget to maximize the balance among contract performance, contract expenses and company costs, and profit margin. Ensures timely and accurate invoicing and monitors receivables for the project. Analyzes project profitability, revenue, bill rates and utilization
Assists in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training and orientation. Monitor employee performance and productivity; supervise direct employees
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the organization and management of operations. Formulate recommendations for improved organizational structure, policies and techniques, methods, procedures, and systems designed to achieve performance on Acceptable Performance Levels (APL). Manages both fixed price and cost reimbursable work
In conjunction with the Safety and Health Officer develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive worker safety and health and environmental program that prevents and reduces injuries, illnesses and losses and complies with company safety and environmental programs and guidelines
Interface daily with site client management on all contract support issues. Lead proposal development for scope changes, REAs and pricing adjustments
Continually looks for potential business development opportunities for the Akima family of companies and report potential opportunities to company management or business development resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business related field
At least Five (5) years' experience as a Program Manager managing large, complex, service type, performance-based government contracts with multi-disciplinary staff (200 person or more) multiple functional areas including program management, business operations, human resources, procurement, Subcontracts, contracts, operations, labor negotiations, civil engineering, and logistics support with a value of over $40M per year
Thorough knowledge of general management principles, methods, and techniques and their practical application in the area of facilities management
Experience in direct oversight of quality control, equipment, facility, utility, grounds management, safety and business operations management
Demonstrated knowledge of project management processes and financial management skills
Knowledge and experience with unions and Collective Bargaining agreements and US Department of Labor employment law
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or business administration field
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Two (2) years' experience as a Base Civil Engineer
Ten (10) years of experience with large-scale USAF organizations and the functions and operations of Wing/base activities (i.e., Maintenance, Civil Engineering, Logistics, Operations, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Jenkins
Group President
Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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