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Cherokee Federal · 4 hours ago

MILCON Project Manager

positionSan Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$115K/yr - $120K/yr
date7+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead complex, high‑visibility Air Force design and construction projects. The role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement across MILCON and SRM programs, acting as a design/construction manager throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and construction execution for Air Force projects across MILCON and SRM programs
Serve as owner’s representative/design-construction manager, coordinating with Execution Agents, Air Force stakeholders, A/E firms, and contractors
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk; drive disciplined change control
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, cost estimates, and earned value tracking
Oversee acquisition strategy, RFPs, source selection support, contract administration, and compliance
Ensure technical deliverables meet Air Force standards, UFCs, codes, and mission requirements
Facilitate design reviews, constructability assessments, and commissioning/turnover
Lead stakeholder communications; provide clear status reporting and decision-ready briefings
Proactively identify issues, develop mitigation plans, and resolve conflicts to protect the schedule and mission
Enforce QA/QC, safety, and environmental compliance; support audits and readiness reviews
Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practices across projects and teams
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction managementAir Force design processProject controlsNexGen ITFAR/DFARS knowledgeStakeholder managementBriefing skillsCommunication

Required

Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with documentation
Directly applicable technically related degree (e.g., construction management, civil engineering, architectural engineering) and 7+ years relevant experience
Construction management experience delivering complex facilities projects from concept through closeout
Experience and understanding of the Air Force design and construction process, including MILCON and SRM
Strong project controls background: scheduling (Primavera/MS Project), cost management, risk, and reporting
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Experience using NexGen IT
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and briefing skills
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided

Company

Cherokee Federal

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Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://cherokee-federal.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
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Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
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