Deputy Project Manager

This position is with CBRE Government Defense & Services Engineering Solutions (ENGS), a Strategic Business Unit (SBU). ENGS’s core business is working for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) to perform renovation of existing facilities while they remain occupied and functional, especially in the healthcare industry. Most of this work is performed as a prime contractor, contracted by NAVFAC Far East. The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) position works closely with and reports to the Project Manager (PM) and is a first-level management position. The position typically oversees a staff of site supervisory personnel and performs duties as the second in charge of the NAVFAC IDIQ DB/DBB MACC Contract for the Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia. As a manager, the DPM will work across an assortment of Task Orders and with a wide range and diversity of customers. The DPM’s primary focus is on customer/client relationships, schedules, and budgets. In the absence of the Project Manager, the DPM is responsible for project activities, and acts on behalf of the PM. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary person responsible for the budgets of assigned projects. Develop the scope of work for subcontracts, negotiate buyout of subcontractors, and manage the subcontractors to the terms and conditions of the subcontract. Oversee project for entire lifecycle, from receipt of solicitation to closeout of project and receipt of final payment. Ensure site staff have necessary authority and resources to effectively carry out their responsibilities. Train, manage, and hold accountable site staff. Under the guidance and direction of the PM, perform Performance Evaluations of assigned staff. Through a combination of design consultants and in-house employees, lead and coordinate design efforts. Ensure milestone compliance for design deliverables. Working through subordinate site staff, coordinate and manage all repair/renewal efforts for a safe, quality, on time delivery of a project. Create and manage cost loaded project schedules, for every assigned Task Order, in its native software (Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6, as determined by project requirements and Director), while also maintaining in Procore and eCMS. Manage oversight of project specific submittals and a corresponding submittal register(s). Review and approve project specific plans (e.g. QCP, PSQCP, APP, AHA, etc.), and oversee the submission process. May (occasionally) be required to temporarily fill site supervisory role (e.g., Superintendent, QCM, SSHO) to maintain schedule in a supervisor’s unexpected absence. Based on input from PM, provide site supervisory staff with priorities and guidance in strategizing and problem solving. Perform remote and onsite audits of documentation and work by site staff and subcontractors. Identify positive and negative trends. Generate action plans to improve negative trends. Work with the PM to continuously develop and revise processes in a manner that improves safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability. Foster professional development among the team. Always be working a succession plan, bringing people up through the ranks. Provide meaningful support to Business Development (BD) for strategic growth. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements Required experience: A graduate of a four (4) or five (5) year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering or Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science. Ten (10) years of experience managing a portfolio of construction projects similar to the type of work being performed on this project. Must have at least 5 years of experience developing and managing projects near $1M each or greater. OCONUS project management experience with preference given to experience in Asia, the Pacific Region and/or Diego Garcia. Demonstrated ability to: Manage and oversee the maintenance of project schedules and budgets through successful project closeouts. Manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously. Lead the proposal development process of Task Order RFPs for this contract. Effectively lead a team of construction professionals and be the face of the company to the customer. Troubleshoot and navigate through contracting and subcontracting issues. Negotiate with subcontractors. Manage a project budget. Software proficiency Note: An ideal candidate will be already proficient in each of these, and within 3 months of employment, all candidates must be able to achieve proficiency in each of these. Procore Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Physical, Environmental and Sensory Requirements Position works in office areas as well as throughout construction jobsites. Physical demands include intermittent sitting, standing, and walking, and occasional bending, reaching, and lifting in office areas, and safely walking rough and uneven terrain and avoiding hazards, obstacles and equipment on construction jobsites. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, moving machinery, etc., typical of a construction site. This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. It describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. CBRE Government and Defense Services Business offers a range of competitive benefits, including medical, well‑being, financial planning and short‑term incentives benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr