Job Description

Location: Kings Bay, Georgia
Title: Deputy Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance

At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.

LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage, coordinate, and administer the various aspects of the remote project location including planning, procurement, personnel oversite, and contract Operational execution. Provide leadership in managing and executing the contract including assisting in the development and maintenance of project baseline budgets and schedules, monitoring of progress against milestones, collection, and evaluation of earned value metrics, tracking of project deliverables and milestones, allocation of project resources to tasks and activities, coordination of subcontractors and procurements, and providing primary interface with the client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Allocate project staff resources efficiently to execute 24/7 Operation excellence
• Manage resource needs (staffing, subcontractors, and materials)
• Develop, train, and manage the project team of approximately 40 personnel
• Oversee overall execution of the work and Operations
• Ensure work is performed according to contract requirements, scope of work, procedures, and policies
• Ensure Operational policies and procedures (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, Dive Plans, Boat Safety, Emergency Response, etc.) are updated, that the staff is trained, and perform Management Self Assessments to ensure complete compliance
• Coordinate Operations with all functional groups including safety, quality, contracts, project controls, accounting
• Review and approve vendor / subcontractor invoices
• Work with the project coordinator and accounting to provide timely and quality monthly invoices with all associated cost-plus FAR requirements
• Facilitate customer review and resolve customer questions and comments on invoices
• Track and proactively manage change on the project through internal and external change control processes
• Coordinate with project coordinator to ensure all employee training is performed / tracked as required per contract and SOPs
• Provide innovative solutions and approaches to increase project / team productivity
• Ensure project staff has a project progression pathway and is routinely discussed and monitored to ensure employee progression and success
• Exhibit a positive attitude and open communication with customer and project staff for providing a positive work environment
• Track actual costs for change against budgets
• Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues
• Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customers and corporate management
• Oversee subcontractor administration and management of subcontracted work and vendor activities
• Assist with the collection, evaluation and reporting of project earned value and production metrics
• Present status reports to management
• Participate in periodic project review meetings (internal and external)
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of project deliverables
• Ensure deliverable milestone dates are met

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant technical or project management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing task-order based, cost-reimbursable projects with total budget of $25M (over 5-years) or a yearly budget of $5M
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and integrating operations, work control and planning, finance and accounting, project controls, scheduling, safety, quality, and procurement

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage project teams of +40 personnel
• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage very difficult and complex projects and to take collective action, monitor work, manage conflict, and coordinate the activities of others
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, manage customer expectations and satisfaction, provide status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to supervise and integrate individuals at many different professional levels
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Ability to develop project schedules and budgets; Interpret progress schedules and cost accounting reports; Develop, evaluate, and interpret production and earned value metrics
• Experience in using Teams or similar software regarding remote meetings or video conferencing.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to include oversight and coordination
• Knowledge of financial reporting, performance metric management, and profit & loss (P&L) management
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write plans, procedures, routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence
• Communicate clearly and succinctly on a technical level
• Work with mathematical concepts
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions
• Solve practical problems
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Marine Mammal program along with experience with the Navy (or other government agencies)
• Deltek Cost Point accounting software
• Broad knowledge of industry standards and practices

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed
• Experience in a DOD work environment
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in related field preferred
• PMP Certification
• Experience in Navy’s Marine Mammals Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
• Ability to perform repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists and arms
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to participate in physically demanding work while wearing personnel protective equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to normal office conditions when not in the field. When visiting the field (water locations), employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wind, rain, snow) and may be required to wear personal protective.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

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