Deputy Project Manager

PAE Government Services Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Project/Program Manager for the SFHP near Idaho National Lab. The role leads a major EPCM program with a multi-billion dollar scope, reporting to the SFHP Project Manager and interfacing with the client and key subcontractors.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years of senior program leadership in large projects, strong EPCM delivery, and extensive experience with government contracts, scheduling, risk, and cost control. US citizenship and L clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive Sr. management experience on large projects.
• Experience leading EPCM programs or projects > $500M.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong background in project controls, scheduling, risk management, and contract administration.
• Leadership in government contracts with compliance accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a major EPCM program valued up to $4B.
• Directly manage project managers, controls, construction, and engineering leads.
• Align engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations objectives.
• Manage safety, quality, budget, schedule, and risk performance.
• Prepare executive reports, metrics, and strategic recommendations.
• Interface with client and subcontractors; ensure contract obligations.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Program & Portfolio

Commercial Acumen

Organizational Leadership

Risk Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Development

Financial & Operational Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Advanced degree or certificates in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Procore

Job description

Who We Are:

Amentum Nuclear Projects a is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction. We are currently executing many contracts, performing work that is essential to our clients' missions across a broad range of functional areas. A t Amentum, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Amentum provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery for the government and private sector. The Amentum business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs. We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

What We Need:

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager (DPM) to provide leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of a major EPCM program with responsibility for projects totaling more than $4 billion in program scope. The position is specifically for our Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP) near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab, which is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. This role serves as the second-in-command and reports directly to the SFHP Project Manager and is accountable for the day-to-day management, integration, and execution of all project functions, including engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial management, and operational readiness. The Deputy Project/Program Manager is responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project personnel, directing subcontractor performance, and ensuring delivery of program objectives related to safety, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. The DPM will support both the day-to-day construction challenges, as well as the long-range critical path solutions to keep the SFHP project on schedule and within budget. The DPM will be required to interface with the Client daily, in addition to the major subcontracting partners supporting the project. The DPM will be integral to performance of the project providing focused attention to the project’s critical path performance while safely and compliantly meeting the Naval Reactors Mission need. This position offers a unique opportunity to help lead one of the organization's largest capital programs, providing strategic leadership across all aspects of project delivery while developing the next generation of project and program leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the leadership and execution of a major EPCM program valued at up to $4 billion
• Provide direct oversight of project managers, project controls, construction managers, engineering leads, and support staff
• Ensure alignment of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational objectives
• Manage program performance related to safety, quality, budget, schedule, and risk
• Lead planning, forecasting, contract administration, and change management activities
• Drive resolution of complex project, commercial, and stakeholder issues
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Develop and present executive-level reports, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations
• Support client relationship management and serve as a key interface with senior stakeholders
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership succession and operational support to the Project/Program Manager
• Assume full responsibility for program execution in the absence of the Project/Program Manager

What Success Looks Like:

• Safe and efficient execution of a complex EPCM program
• Delivery of projects within approved budget and schedule targets
• High-performing and engaged project teams
• Strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Effective management of risk, change, and commercial outcomes
• Seamless coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and operations functions

Key/Demonstratable Competencies:

• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Program and Portfolio Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Organizational Leadership
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Development and Mentorship
• Financial and Operational Management

What Skills/Qualifications You Need:

• This position requires a minimum of +20 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility in Sr. management of large projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is required.
• Experience leading EPCM projects or programs exceeding $500 million in value.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong background in project execution, commercial management, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage large organizations of project professionals, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, risk management, and construction execution practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills; and must have strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and within the client organization.
• Leadership experience working under government contracts with responsibility for maintaining contract compliance
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high performing project team guided by clear project objectives and achievable goals.
• Experience in assessing complex issues and summarizing in concise and clear communications to team and client through reporting and verbal presentations
• Demonstrated experience in cross coordination and integration across package managers/Control Account Managers and multiple construction contractors
• Working knowledge of reading/assessing Schedule reports (P6) and cost reports
• Demonstrated experience in Variance Reporting, and monthly project reporting
• Experience on large multi-discipline construction projects, Nuclear Construction related projects or Nuclear Decommissioning Projects are a asset.
• Understanding of security protocols for physical and cyber related to nuclear facilities
• US Citizenship is required (Please note that we will not sponsor an employment visa, such as an H 1B or related visa, to fill this position.)
• Security Clearance – “L” clearance or eligibility to obtain an “L”
• Sole USA citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or Certificates in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is required.
• Person already residing a commutable distance from the SFHP project office near Scoville, ID
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 program
• Experience managing multi-project portfolios or programs exceeding $1 billion.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Procore, and other project management systems.
• Advanced understanding of project controls, earned value management, and executive reporting.
• Experience leading large EPCM programs through commissioning, startup, and operational handoff.
• Experience in new complex plant construction and system commissioning

Essential Functions:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements are limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. The longest distance carried 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity.

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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Compensation Details: $225,000 – 275,000

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Compensation Details: $225,000 - $275,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 10/22/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.