Project Director

Amentum

97d • $190,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a high performing Project Director responsible for the overall operation of Engineering projects/contracts supporting our Environmental Management, Defense, National Security and National Laboratory customers. As a member of the Design Projects team you would be joining an outstanding group of Project Directors and Project Engineers who are dedicated and passionate about leading the successful execution of projects in the nuclear waste treatment, radioactive waste cleanup, environmental management, and advanced clean energy solutions arena. Amentum provides integrated project lifecycle capabilities, operational excellence, consulting services, engineered solutions, and are the best in class leaders with a solid reputation for successful project delivery and customer service. As Project Director supporting our Engineering and Design team, this individual will be fully responsible for the overall management of our Engineering and Design Projects, focused in the areas of: DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Management Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) High Hazard, High Consequence Project Experience Liquid Waste Treatment and Processing Chemical Weapons Destruction Facilities Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing, Storage, Handling Waste Storage Facilities.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE demonstrated project management experience and/or knowledge in DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.
• Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Management.
• Experience in Large-Scale Demonstration Plants.
• Experience in High Hazard, High Consequence Project Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or other relevant discipline.
• 25+ years in engineering, operations/maintenance, M&O, construction, project controls, and/or procurement experience with at least 10+ years active to Federal Projects (DOE/DOD).
• Record of proven performance as Senior Project Manager on previous projects.
• Capable of performing as the project manager on a medium risk, medium to high complexity project.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Nuclear waste treatment.
• Energy Industry Experience.
• Utilities for balance of plant.
• Environmental Management.
• Clean Energy (Hydrogen, Advanced Nuclear).
• Direct Experience with Federal Agencies, such as the Department of Energy, Department of Defense.
• Active Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership by example with integrity and candor.
• Proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for his/her area of responsibility.
• Supports Business Development, and Group management in Contract negotiations with customers.
• Supports or conducts formal presentations to customers and/or management.
• Ensures establishment of a comprehensive Project Management, Environmental Safety & Health Plan and Crisis Management Plan.
• Actively participates in execution of the plans, including emphasizing the plan in new hire orientation.
• Exhibits confidence and positive attitude about the project and the Company.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills (e.g. conflict resolution, team builder).
• Maximizes full use of company's resources.
• Judges and Manages Project Risk by demonstrating consistency and clear judgment as unexpected problems or opportunities arise.
• Delivers consistent performance on project assignments.
• Communicates in a manner that is consistent, effective, and efficient in both written and oral forms, across all levels of the project.
• Demonstrates Standards Implementation through knowledge and application of Administrative Bulletins, Project Execution Procedures, and other company standards.
• Ensures quality standards are met in compliance with health, safety, security, environmental and design codes and standards.
• Understands and executes the project, employing the Project Execution Plan developed in the proposal stage.
• Establishes, tracks and reports status against key performance indicators or contractual metrics on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates command of the schedule goals, key milestones, and approach to the work embodied in the schedule.
• Manages performance and progress against the plan and ensures accurate forecasts with commensurate action plans.
• Demonstrates strong scope control skills.
• Establishes annual operating budgets in cooperation with customer, business manager or group financial department.
• Builds customer confidence and nurtures positive customer relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees