Job DescriptionLocation: Kings Bay, Georgia
Title: Deputy Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Security Clearance
At LBYD Federal, "Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive", is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.
Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.
We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.
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:
Must be accessible (on-call) 24/7
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.
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.
North Wind Group 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.