Deputy Director, Environmental Community Partnership (Sr Project Manager)

This position provides on-site project supervision and field leadership for a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks across U.S. Army Garrison Alaska (USAG-Alaska) facilities. Under the direction of UAF Environmental Community Partnership and in coordination with USAG-Alaska’s Directorate of Public Works (DPW), the incumbent manages work orders, leads field teams, coordinates multi-trade efforts, and ensures compliance with Army standards. Work spans roads, utilities, buildings, and includes specialized services like mold remediation, water damage recovery, and emergency repair support.
The incumbent brings extensive civil engineering, heavy equipment, and personnel leadership experience to ensure real property assets remain mission-ready and fully functional.

About the Position:
The Deputy Director, Environmental Community Partnership (ECP), plays a critical leadership role in supporting U.S. Army Garrison Alaska (USAG-Alaska) facility/maintenance operations through an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between Fort Wainwright and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). This position manages construction, maintenance, and infrastructure repair projects, supervises multi-trade field teams, and ensures compliance with military safety standards.
About the Department:
The Environmental Community Partnership (ECP) delivers technical, environmental, and infrastructure direct support services to our military partners. ECP fosters collaboration between UAF and federal agencies to maintain critical infrastructure, promote environmental stewardship, and support mission readiness across Alaska.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and field supervision experience in construction, maintenance, or military facility operations. Success in this role requires the ability to manage complex work orders, coordinate multi-trade teams, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. A solid understanding of Army engineering standards, safety regulations (including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA), and infrastructure systems is essential. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive, hands-on approach will enable the candidate to lead diverse teams and deliver high-quality results in support of mission-critical infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor'’s degree in Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in construction, maintenance, or military operations.
Documented experience as a team lead, project manager, or managing operational teams.
Eligible to obtain Secret Clearance.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria and ability to travel to remote field locations.
Must be able to access base; U.S. citizen (*Please specify in your cover letter or resume if you meet the US citizenship requirement*)

Position Details:

This position is located on Fort Wainwright campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt, term funded staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 83, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on August 25, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE August 24, 2025. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.