Job Description

Position Summary

An Engineer Program Manager position is available with Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide program management and engineering technical expertise to the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) Installation Division at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The ANGRC provides world-class project management support and technical engineering expertise to installation engineers. The Installation Division manages and executes a multi-million-dollar design and construction program for all Air National Guard (ANG) installations. The role is deeply embedded in the strategic and operational aspects of military infrastructure, focusing on the management and execution of large-scale construction and modernization projects across ANG installations.

At its core, the position is about leadership and oversight. The selected candidates will act as General Engineers, serving as Major Command Program Managers responsible for guiding Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs. Their mission is to ensure that construction projects are not only completed on time and within budget but also align with the policies and strategic goals of the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Essential Job Duties :

• Maintain understanding of and advocates Command design and execution goals and policies.

• Provide planning, design, construction, and funding guidance and oversight.

• Develop and advocates improvements to NGB design and construction policy and standards for all types of facility projects utilizing formal engineering education, experiences, and engineering technical expertise.

• Conduct construction Project Functional Review and Approval and Technical Consultation by providing program management guidance and evaluates design submittals for functional compliance with ANG design and construction policies.

• Perform Economic, Project Proposal, and Construction Contract oddification Analysis by conducting economic analysis of project concept to determine the feasibility of facility renovations versus new construction to meet facility requirements on bases.

Beyond technical expertise, the position demands a strong grasp of the ANG and NGB organizational structures. The engineers will be called upon to offer broad program support, often outside the scope of traditional engineering tasks. This requires not only a deep understanding of long-term facility planning and installation management but also the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic systems and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

While the position offers flexibility in terms of work location, with hybrid or fully remote arrangements possible, preference will be given to candidates who can regularly report to the ANGRC in Maryland. Relocation expenses are not available.

Full Consideration Date for this position is February 1st, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment.

• Additional information regarding eligibility and qualification requirements can be found at https://www.nationalsecuritylawfirm.com/navigating-cac-card-issues

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Supervision

• None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.

• Professional engineering experience in facility design, construction, or project management.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs.

• Proficiency in construction project planning, budgeting, and execution.

• Proficiency in using engineering software and computer graphic systems for reporting and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.

• At least five years’ experience managing Air National Guard or Air Force design and construction projects.

• Knowledge of DoD planning, programming, and budgeting systems (PPBS).

Salary Range

$105,000 - $156,755; salary is commensurate with experience and official worksite

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.