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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Project Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/3/27
$175k - $195k
Expert
Bachelor's
Annapolis, MD, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check Investigation (NACI).
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required; Engineering is preferred, and Management with specialized experience is acceptable.
  • At least ten years of specialized experience in public works or base operations support is required.
  • At least five years of experience managing a workforce providing services on BOS contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity is required. The contract must have a value of $10 million or greater per year and encompass facility investment/facility management, at least one utilities discipline (electrical, natural gas, wastewater, steam, water, or chiller plant), and additional base support functions.
Responsibilities
  • Manage programs and operational activities to ensure specified objectives, contract requirements, and Government standards are met.
  • Ensure successful delivery, execution, and performance of assigned contract operations and support services.
  • Manage planning, scope definition, scheduling, execution, and delivery of facilities maintenance, public works, utilities management, pavement clearance, pest control, integrated solid waste management, special events, and transportation activities across contract technical specifications.
  • Plan, organize, and direct assigned facilities operations and maintenance and utilities management in support of contract requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with NAVFAC standards, Department of Defense regulations, contract requirements, quality standards, and company policies and procedures.
  • Manage schedules, staffing, budgets, subcontractors, and operational performance for recurring and non-recurring work under fixed-price and cost-reimbursable work efforts.
  • Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and performance indicators, and prepare reports for Government representatives and senior management.
  • Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including Service Contract Act and collective bargaining agreement employees, to ensure productivity, accountability, and adherence to operational standards.
  • Lead and direct employees and exercise authority over personnel decisions, operational oversight, and workforce management.
  • Develop and implement training programs and initiate corrective actions to improve operational performance and compliance.
  • Formulate and enforce work standards, and review, investigate, and resolve work discrepancies and performance issues.
  • Prepare, review, and submit required reports, inspections, operational documentation, and deliverables accurately and on time.
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for facilities, utilities, equipment, and installed systems, including the Preventive Maintenance Program and Integrated Maintenance Program.
  • Oversee daily work activities to ensure timely completion, compliance with quality control standards, and proper documentation of inspections and work performed.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, Government stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and corporate leadership.
  • Communicate organizational policies, operational goals, and performance expectations to staff and leadership.
  • Coordinate and lead emergency repair efforts and operational responses after hours and on weekends as required.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with Government personnel, employees, and corporate leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing a workforce of approximately 150 or more personnel.
  • Ability to act with full authority for the Contractor on all contract matters.
  • A strong technical background and comprehensive knowledge of NAVFAC facility management standards, operational management principles, and contract administration practices, including NAVFAC MAXIMO (Computerized Maintenance Management System), the Infrastructure Condition Assessment Program, Utility Infrastructure Condition Assessment, and Utility Infrastructure Risk Assessment.
  • Experience managing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with recurring and non-recurring work.
  • Experience supervising workforces covered by the Service Contract Act and collective bargaining agreements.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Akima appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing and communications

Akima, a federal government solutions provider with over 11,000 employees, has appointed Michael Teegardin as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Teegardin will lead the company's brand, marketing, and communications strategy across the enterprise. Teegardin brings more than 20 years of experience advising senior leadership in the defence, aerospace, and federal services sectors. He most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at ASRC Federal, where he established the enterprise marketing function and led the company's rebranding. Previously, Teegardin held communications positions at BAE Systems and Weber Shandwick. A US Army veteran, he served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation.

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense