Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and relevant experience
• Resume or CV
• Three professional references
• Copies of relevant certifications or credentials

Applications may be submitted in person or electronically to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Human Resources Department. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Miccosukee Tribal Members. Drug screening and background checks are required.

The Project Manager is a full‑time position serving the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida ("Tribe") and requires expertise in environmental project management, infrastructure coordination, and federal grant compliance. The primary responsibility is to lead permitting, engineering design, construction, and inspection activities for the Tribe’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award. The Project Manager oversees all phases of the CPRG project delivery, ensuring alignment with Tribal priorities, grant requirements, and technical specifications.

This includes coordinating with Tribal departments, contractors, engineers, permitting entities, and inspectors to ensure successful implementation. As the Tribe continues to grow, the Project Manager may also support additional infrastructure and environmental projects, helping to coordinate permitting, construction, and inspection efforts that advance the Tribe’s broader environmental and community development goals. The Project Manager is organized under the Land Resources Department and reports directly to the Land Resources Director or other management designee.

The Land Resources Department operates within Sustainable Resources, which encompasses the MEPA departments (Water Resources, Land Resources, and Fish & Wildlife) and is led by the Chief Sustainability Officer. The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the needs, interests, and sovereignty of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and be dedicated to advancing the Tribe’s environmental, cultural, and operational priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field)
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience managing infrastructure, environmental, or construction projects funded by federal grants
• Strong knowledge of environmental action planning, pollution reduction strategies, and environmental policy frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of permitting processes, engineering design standards, and construction management practices
• Familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
• Experience conducting site visits and managing contractor compliance with design and construction specifications

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• Prior experience managing EPA‑funded or other federally funded environmental infrastructure projects, particularly CPRG or related initiatives
• Experience working with Tribal governments or Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements, infrastructure resilience strategies, energy transition policies, or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking and reduction measures
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus but not required

• Environment:
  Based on Miccosukee Tribal lands, primarily at the Miccosukee Tribe Administration Building, 20 miles west of Krome Avenue on Tamiami Trail. Work is primarily performed in an office setting but may require occasional travel to field project sites,…