Deputy Project Manager

Description

Exempt. This position is responsible for assisting in the managing, coordinating, and administering projects from the conceptual stage through planning, startup, executions and contract closeout. Responsible for reviewing and understanding contract deliverables, project schedules, and milestones, coordinating the participation of responsible entities and supervising major task areas. Responsible for reviewing and implementing project specific policies and procedures. In collaboration with Project Managers, the position will oversee project progress and implement appropriate actions to ensure that project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and with the appropriate level of safety and quality. Provide leadership for the onsite project team and also seek out opportunities to provide additional services to clients.

DUTIES

• Supervising, managing and directing project personnel in the planning and execution of individual projects.
• Conceiving and planning project execution details including methods of accomplishment and resource identification, mobilization, application and demobilization in support of project performance.
• Establishing project budgets, controls and schedules.
• Monitoring project progress including on-site visits as necessary to ensure projects are being completed.
• Managing changes to the project.
• Overseeing contract changes and modifications, billing and invoicing related to project completion.
• Managing and resolving personnel and project conflicts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering, science, or related technical field at a minimum. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required 4 year degree.
• Ability to use common office suite computer programs including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications.
• Ability to lead and direct individuals effectively, as well as the ability to understand, develop and implement schedules, plans and technical drawings.
• 15 years of experience conducting and managing projects.
• 10 years of combined direct radiological and/or hazardous remediation experience.
• Ability to travel as necessary to manage projects.
• Ability to provide short notice emergency response on demand.
• DOE "L" or "Q" clearance or the ability to obtain the same, as required.
• Professional Engineers License.
• Registered Radiation Protection Technologist.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
• Ability to conceptualize the steps required to complete a project from pre-bid through contract closeout.
• Ability to anticipate, investigate, and resolve project production issues. This includes client complaint resolution, project health and safety issues, and project personnel administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently required to lift, carry and transport supplies and equipment to projects in the field.
• Required to regularly sit stand and walk around both in office environments and in the field. Conditions in the field may include industrial/construction sites, open fields, wooded areas and rugged terrain. Climbing may be required.
• Required to be able to wear protective clothing and respiratory protection devices.
• Work environment is dictated by individual project conditions. May be located indoors or outdoors, with environmental temperatures ranging from 0 to 120 degrees F. Projects may include exposure to dust, fumes, mists and vapors and may include exposure to radiation and hazardous materials. May also include exposure to noisy environment.