Facilities Investment Manager at Amentum

Amentum; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Facilities Investment Manager to oversee the US Navy facilities program on Diego Garcia, BIOT. The role requires leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maintenance, upgrades, and compliance with contract requirements.

You will plan and execute investment projects, coordinate with government and contractors, and respond to contingencies with on-site availability within two hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in facilities management or a closely related role managing multi-disciplinary environments.
• Strong leadership with track record of coordinating teams and projects in complex settings.
• Ability to plan and execute facilities investment programs to meet goals.
• Knowledge of facilities management practices, costs, and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to coordinate with clients and teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally and obtain necessary visas and clearances.
• English reading, writing and speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Facilities Investment program ensuring maintenance and improvements meet contract requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute facility investment projects for timely, cost-efficient delivery.
• Develop objectives and plans to enhance long-term value and functionality of managed facilities.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams supporting facility improvement and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with government representatives, contractors, and team members to achieve goals.
• Proactively resolve issues through leadership and collaboration and monitor performance metrics.
• Maintain availability during government working hours and respond to contingencies or emergencies.
• Ensure adherence to government standards, policies, and contract requirements.
• Prepare and deliver management reports with performance updates and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

International travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Apply for Facilities Investment Manager at Amentum in CT, ES. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Amentum is seeking a Facilities Investment Manager to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Facilities Investment Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the facilities investment program to ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and development of facilities in accordance with the contract requirements. This role requires leadership, multi-disciplinary management experience, and comprehensive knowledge to meet operational needs and respond effectively during emergencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the overall Facilities Investment program, ensuring maintenance, repair, and improvements align with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of facility investment projects to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery.
• Developing and implementing operational goals, objectives, and plans that enhance the long-term value and functionality of managed facilities.
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams responsible for implementing and supporting a wide variety of facility improvement and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring effective communication and coordination with government representatives, contractors, and team members to achieve mutual goals.
• Proactively solving problems through leadership and collaboration, addressing challenges to maintain performance metrics.
• Being readily available during normal Government working hours to address day-to-day operational issues and provide oversight of program activities.
• Responding to contingencies or emergency situations, ensuring availability on-site within two (2) hours when required.
• Overseeing adherence to Government standards, policies, and contract requirements related to facilities management.
• Preparing and delivering management reports, including program performance, status updates, and improvement recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Facilities Manager or in a closely related occupation managing a multi-disciplinary environment comparable in scope to the requirements of this role.
• Strong leadership and management experience with a track record of effectively managing teams and projects in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to plan and execute facilities investment programs to meet operational, financial, and strategic goals.
• Knowledge of best practices in facilities management, maintenance, and investment strategies, including cost control and project management expertise.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to develop and implement improvements and address challenges effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with clients and team members at all levels.
• Ability to quickly respond to contingencies and emergencies, maintaining availability within designated timelines.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Facility Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience managing facilities in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Certification in facilities management or project management, such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Familiarity with Navy or Department of Defense facilities management practices, standards, and protocols.
• Experience managing large-scale facilities investment programs for Government or military clients.
• Valid country driver’s license.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.