The primary objective of this role is to assist the MFR Regional Facility Manager (RFM) at MFR in New Orleans. This involves acting as a bridge between the Regional Facility Manager and a variety of geographically distinct and diverse MCRC locations across the US, as well as the service or agency that hosts these MCRC training centers not owned by MFR. These services may encompass other DOD branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including their reserve components), entities like the Army National Guard (ARNG), the Air National Guard (ANG), and other facilities leased commercially.
Responsibilities of the Facilities Project Manager include:
* Acting as a conduit between MRF Facilities RFM and MCRC site leadership, unit’s chain of command. This includes liaising with the host service/organization, internal (MSCs) & external commands, agencies, leadership, civilian & military employees, contract employees, and MFR divisions (FAC, G-3,G- 4, G-6, & G-8 departments);
* Serving as the primary RFM representative between sites, all sections of Facilities, and other sections of MFR for facilities services and maintenance issues and requirements. These may encompass: facilities maintenance and repair, new construction, equipment installation, facilities planning and programming, space assignments and utilization, grounds, custodial, refuse, pest control, and pavement clearance services; contracting and procurement; physical security and force protection, intrusion detection services and critical infrastructure.
* Providing advice, guidance and technical assistance on routine and emergency maintenance matters. Initiating, managing and providing guidance on facility work tickets for remote sites throughout the respective region using the MFR Share Point work ticket system.
* Representing RFM for small and large FSRM projects up to MILCON level projects. This includes new building structures/facilities, installation of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, clearing, excavating, filling, landscaping, and other operations related to construction.
* Reviewing project plans and specifications in cooperation with the Facilities Branch engineers and liaising with unit site leadership; attending construction kickoff and follow-on meetings; conducting site visits; observing and investigating construction at all stages to identify problems; reporting potential problems; recommending changes to address challenges with plans and specifications; monitoring project milestones to ensure that completion deadlines are consistently met.
* Providing reports and conducting site visits of regional sites as directed by RFM and MFR Facility Directorate of Facility Operations officer. Site visits may include analyzing existing and planned conditions and making recommendations or proposed actions on major deficiencies in existing facilities and equipment.
* Preparing a weekly synopsis of work in-progress, status of FSRM and MILCON projects, open work request tickets, and all other challenges and issues for all MFR sites in assigned region. Attending weekly and ad-hoc meetings held by the RFM to review current and emergent facilities service and maintenance challenges and requirements.
* Visiting substandard or unsafe facilities to assess repairs and modernization needed to meet mission requirements and accommodate equipment.
* Providing monthly deliverable reports to site lead.
* Travel is required (approximately 25%).
* Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
The desired qualifications for the Facilities Project Manager role include:
* A bachelor’s degree is favored.
* 5-8 years of experience in construction management is preferred.
* Prior work experience with US Government construction agencies (NAVFAC/USACE) is highly valued.
* 8-10 years of US Military experience in a related position or field is preferred (Experience in the U.S. Marine Corp. is particularly desirable).
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal & written
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
* Demonstrated ability to execute support tasks related to facilities operations as required.
* Understanding of the basics of facilities maintenance management and planning; technical skills in implementing procedures to maintain, repair, and modernize all types of facilities.