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DPW provides professional engineering, planning, programming, design, construction, real property, utilities, and related installation support for U.S. Army facilities and mission partners on Okinawa. The contractor team augments DPW in developing and executing Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM), Military Construction (MILCON), Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMCA), Government of Japan (GOJ)/Host Nation projects, and other facility and infrastructure requirements.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nProvides senior-level structural engineering leadership and advanced technical analysis for USAG Okinawa's facility and infrastructure portfolio, with particular emphasis on existing facilities, repair and modernization, structural condition assessment, multidisciplinary design review, and resolution of complex technical issues. The position is expected to be broadly capable across facility engineering disciplines while serving as DPW's principal structural subject matter resource within the contractor team.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nStructural Engineering and Existing Facilities\nProvide senior structural engineering expertise for existing buildings, infrastructure, repairs, alterations, renovations, and new construction.\nPerform or review structural assessments, engineering analyses, calculations, design concepts, and technical recommendations as appropriate to assigned work.\nEvaluate structural condition, deterioration, damage, constructability, repair alternatives, and potential impacts of proposed modifications to existing facilities.\nProvide well-rounded technical judgment across concrete, steel, masonry, foundation, building-envelope, and multidisciplinary facility interfaces, as applicable.\nDesign Review and Quality Assurance\nConduct comprehensive reviews of drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, submittals, RFIs, change requests, and other technical deliverables for compliance with UFC, UFGS, U.S. Army/DoD criteria, applicable codes, and relevant host-nation standards.\nPerform independent technical and forensic reviews of complex or disputed engineering issues; document findings, technical basis, risks, and recommended corrective actions.\nParticipate in design charrettes, comment-resolution meetings, construction site visits, inspections, and QA/QC activities; identify noncompliance and recommend resolution.\nProject Development and Technical Leadership\nSupport development of SRM, MILCON, UMMCA, GOJ/Host Nation, and repair project requirements, scopes, PWSs, technical exhibits, cost estimates, and schedules.\nProvide senior technical input to DPW leadership, project managers, customers, and acquisition teams on structural and multidisciplinary facility issues.\nMentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level engineers and support integration of structural requirements with civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or another qualifying engineering discipline appropriate to structural work is required.\nMaster's degree in Engineering or an active Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired consistent with the contract requirements.\nMinimum ten (10) years of professional experience in engineering design, facility management, construction engineering, or construction project management.\nDemonstrated substantial experience evaluating, designing, reviewing, or supporting structural work on existing facilities is required.\nExperience supporting U.S. DoD installations, USACE, NAVFAC, Army DPW, Air Force Civil Engineering, or comparable federal facility programs is strongly preferred.\nExperience with SRM, MILCON/UMMCA, design review, construction-phase services, and OCONUS/Japan facility work is highly desirable.\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nAdvanced ability to interpret structural drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and field conditions and provide defensible engineering recommendations.\nWorking knowledge of UFC, UFGS, applicable U.S. building/structural codes, Army/DoD criteria, and construction quality requirements.\nStrong multidisciplinary coordination, problem-solving, written communication, briefing, and stakeholder-management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple technical reviews and priorities independently while meeting Government schedules.\nJapanese-language capability and experience coordinating with GOJ/host-nation organizations are desirable, particularly for work involving existing facilities.\nELIGIBILITY\nOpen to qualified Japanese nationals/local residents, U.S. citizens, and other candidates legally eligible to work in Japan, subject to applicable contract, employment, immigration/SOFA, and host-nation requirements.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain U.S. military installation access and the background investigation/access credentials required for the position, including Tier 1/NACI/SF85 processing and CAC/NIPR access when required.\nMust comply with Government nondisclosure, information-protection, cybersecurity, and installation access requirements.\nU.S.-based hires must satisfy applicable passport, immigration, and SOFA eligibility requirements for the selected employment arrangement.\nMust meet applicable pre-employment qualifications of CNSP or the authorized staffing employer.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nCompensation is commensurate with qualifications, experience, employment classification, and applicable local market conditions. For direct CNSP hires, full-time benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and other company-provided benefits, subject to plan eligibility and change. Candidates employed through an authorized staffing partner will receive compensation and benefits in accordance with that employer's policies and applicable law. Specific compensation, allowances, relocation support, and SOFA-related benefits, if applicable, will be addressed during the hiring process.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nFull-time, on-site work at USAG Okinawa DPW, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan; normal Government work hours are generally 0730-1630 JST, Monday through Friday.\nWork is performed in an office environment and at active facility, infrastructure, and construction sites; periodic exposure to heat, humidity, rain, uneven surfaces, noise, and other normal field conditions is expected.\nLocal travel to U.S. Army and other supported military locations on Okinawa may be required for site visits, meetings, inspections, and project coordination.\nThe position requires routine interaction with U.S. Government, contractor, and host-nation personnel in a professional, cross-cultural environment.\nCOMPANY INFORMATION\nCherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a Cherokee Federal company supporting U.S. Government customers with mission-focused professional and technical services. This position supports CNSP's USAG Okinawa DPW Engineering Support Services task order. Recruiting and employment administration may be performed directly by CNSP or through an authorized staffing partner, as appropriate.\nLEGAL DISCLAIMER\nCherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable law and company policy. 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