Deputy Project Manager

APTIM; Alaska; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support nuclear decontamination and decommissioning projects across the United States. You will manage work activities, develop project plans and baselines, and lead a multi-disciplined team to achieve contract SOW objectives, baselines, and schedules.

Travel and long-term assignments are required. Experience with EVMS, Primavera 6, and leading multi-discipline teams on complex nuclear projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science is required.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience with EVMS, Primavera 6 or similar PM software is desired.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams to achieve project objectives.
• Nuclear operations, engineering design, and D&D/remediation experience.
• 10+ years PM supervisory experience on large nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a project organization across disciplines to execute the SOW.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, closeout).
• Serve as primary client contact.
• Ensure EVMS implementation, risk management, and planning.
• Track progress against baselines and budgets, address variances.
• Coordinate early work planning with operations/engineering for resource-loaded schedules and cost estimates.
• Interface with operations and project planners/schedulers.
• Supervise daily project personnel and ensure on-time, on-budget deliverables.
• Establish and monitor safety and quality programs.
• Plan and control projects per company policies and requirements.
• Proactively resolve customer issues and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Multi-discipline team leadership

Nuclear operations & D&D experience

Project management experience

EVMS & baseline management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science

PMP Certification preferred

Tools

Primavera 6

EM 385-1-1 Knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

We are searching for a Deputy Project Manager to support APTIM's nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects across the U.S. The Deputy Project Manager will be responsible for the effective management of work activities to achieve project objectives in compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Deputy Project Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team and develop project plans and procedures to accomplish the contract statement of work (SOW) and define the means & methods of accomplishment and develop a baseline for the scope including budgets/costs and a critical path schedule to achieve optimum performance. Travel, and/or long-term project assignments are required.

Job Overview

We are searching for a Deputy Project Manager to support APTIM's nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects across the U.S. The Deputy Project Manager will be responsible for the effective management of work activities to achieve project objectives in compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Deputy Project Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team and develop project plans and procedures to accomplish the contract statement of work (SOW) and define the means & methods of accomplishment and develop a baseline for the scope including budgets/costs and a critical path schedule to achieve optimum performance. Travel, and/or long-term project assignments are required.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Developing and maintaining a project organization (resource identification, utilization, & allocation) encompassing all disciplines required to execute and deliver the contract SOW.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closeout) for the project
• Lead interaction as primary point of contact with the client
• Assure effective implementation of the Earned Value Management System, as well as risk management and planning
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and budgets; resolve discrepancies and negative trends as early as feasible
• Overall coordination of initial work planning/scoping working with operations and engineering to develop a resource loaded schedule and cost estimate
• Primary interface with operations and project planners/schedulers
• Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
• Establishes and monitors project safety and quality programs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls projects in accordance with the established company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Proactively resolve issues with the customer
• Preparation of Financial Reports including Progress Reports (internal and client required)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in relevant degree (Engineering, Physical Science)
• PMP Certification preferred
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements
• A minimum of 5 years of experience using Earned Value Management Systems and using Primavera 6 or similar project management software is desired
• Demonstrated experience in leading (supervising/managing) multi-discipline teams to achieve project objectives
• Experience in nuclear operations, engineering design, and D&D/remediation
• Experience at nuclear facilities and projects with a detailed working knowledge of key standards related to EVMS, baseline management, ES&H, QA/QC, Conduct of Operations, and Engineering/Construction.
• Minimum of 10 years project management supervisory experience on large, complex nuclear projects involving radioactive waste environmental remediation and disposal.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $190K to $270K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, llc is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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