Project Manager Specialist

Amentum•Tullahoma, TN

About The Position

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS), part of Amentum’s Engineering & Technology Line of Business, develops, designs, constructs, and operates specialized research, development, scientific, and test facilities. Its projects serve automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets, and frequently involve unique, one-of-a-kind engineered solutions such as wind tunnels, engine test facilities, rocket test stands, and climatic simulation facilities. The Project Manager Specialist manages large and complex projects or multiple smaller projects, and may assist senior managers in marketing and managing large, complex projects. The role leads multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams through design, procurement, construction, checkout, startup, commissioning, and facility acceptance. Projects may be commercial or government-related and can reach $15 million in design-build cost or 30,000 professional-services hours or more. The position is expected to support business development, manage client and design-team relationships, and deliver contracted work within scope, budget, and schedule. Engineering and design work is typically performed in offices in Tullahoma, Tennessee, or Bingham Farms, Michigan. Construction and commissioning are usually at client sites in the continental United States, with some assignments in international locations. The work environment may include an office, laboratory, or indoor construction site, along with routine travel to customer sites and occasional extended assignments. Regular office attendance is required Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Some overtime may be required to meet project schedules and milestones. Candidates must take and pass a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited engineering school and at least 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in project management; or a master’s degree in engineering and at least 9 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in project management; or a Ph.D. in engineering and at least 7 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in project management.
Demonstrated performance on project management assignments of increasing responsibility, including leadership of moderately sized and complex projects.
Demonstrated project management competence and technical competence in relevant engineering discipline(s), along with knowledge of company policies and practices.
Demonstrated leadership ability and good communication skills.
Strategic thinking and ability to identify and manage risks and opportunities, and work within the company’s business management system.
Ability to lead technically challenging engineering and construction projects and multidisciplinary teams.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to meet the physical and work-environment demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, crawling, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

U.S. citizenship is preferred (the posting also states that U.S. citizenship is required).
Experience working in a U.S. Government Classified environment.
Experience with projects in automotive, aerospace, or scientific markets, particularly advanced testing facilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for developing and discussing new business opportunities, project objectives, scope, and budgets with company personnel and clients.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
Manage large and complex projects or multiple smaller projects, including design, procurement, construction, checkout, startup, commissioning, and facility acceptance.
Lead project work and prepare required documentation and deliverables within budget and schedule constraints.
Monitor project work against the contracted scope of services and assess progress against schedule and budget.
Resolve project conflicts or elevate them to management when necessary.
Assist senior project managers with developing and managing large and complex projects, and lead portions of projects as assigned.
Evaluate the performance of project team members.
Anticipate business, vendor, and regulatory challenges; recommend process, product, or service improvements.
Deliver contractually specified quantities and quality within allocated resources, maintaining effective communication with the client and project team.
Perform other related duties as required.