Deputy Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Support overall contract execution administrative matters, coordinate task order execution, and maintain overall contract compliance. 
• Assist the Program Manager with daily operational oversight of subcontractors, CMMS personnel, and support staff.
• Coordinate work prioritization and resource allocation in accordance with client direction, mission priorities, and operational requirements.
• Ensure maintenance and operational activities comply with ASME, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, UFC, manufacturer recommendations, and contract requirements.
• Assist with quality assurance reviews, KPI tracking, backlog management, operational reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support oversight of CMMS reporting including open/closed work orders, pending closures, material delays, labor tracking, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure vendors comply with operational, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support customer engagement activities with Government stakeholders, CORs, facility managers, and operational personnel.
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, surge support planning, and after-hours operational coverage.
• Participate in operational meetings, safety briefings, inspections, audits, and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field; equivalent operational experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience supporting facilities operations, construction programs, or complex O&M contracts.
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance personnel, subcontractors, or operational teams.
• Direct and oversee Program staff including supervisory personnel, subcontractors, CMMS personnel, and quality assurance resources.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as Nuvolo, Maximo, or Maintenance Connection.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal contracts, OCONUS Construction Management, or mission-critical facilities environments.
• Familiarity with ASME A17.1, NFPA, OSHA, and facilities compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting KPI reporting, Power BI dashboards, and operational analytics.
• PMP certification or related management certification preferred.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-26635
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

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.