DOD Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide management DOD projects/programs that include multi- discipline architectural and engineering design services for facilities projects from the initial planning through construction phase. The portfolio of work includes a wide variety of project sizes with a focus on Department of Defense locations worldwide.

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

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Verbal and written communication with clients, partners and APTIM leadership;
• Support development of contract proposals;
• Management of design teams in the development of design packages, from conceptual D-B 35% design packages to final D-B-B 100% For Construction design packages coordinating the effort of Architectural, Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection disciplines
• Ensures client deliverables are identified and met through effective management of each assigned project component and its associated project staff;
• Travel to project sites to monitor activities throughout project lifecycle
• Identifies and communicates staffing needs to APTIM leadership to resolve needs;
• Maintains awareness and ensures successful execution of required client invoicing and associated deadlines;
• Coordinates the monthly and weekly monitoring and reporting of project financial status to APTIM leadership;
• Creates, coordinates or updates project-specific policies and procedures;
• Works alongside project teaming partners to ensure successful project execution;
• Maintains awareness and ensures successful execution of contract negotiation and renewal activities;
• Provides policy guidance and training to clients, project staff, and APTIM leadership to adhere to program or project requirements; and,
• Ensures project safety needs are met.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited program. An advanced degree such as a Masters in Engineering or MBA is a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Project Management Institute's PMP Certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant project management experience with USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC and/or the joint forces commands.
• Ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of program- or project-specific laws, policies, procedures and correspondence
• Demonstrated experience in successful cost, schedule and contract management of engineering design projects
• Experience relaying technical subject matter to large, diverse audiences
• Previous experience working with teaming subcontractors to produce consolidated designs
• Experience with execution of DOD facilities designs in accordance with the Unified Facilities Code
• Candidate must be willing to travel to support project needs
• Candidate must be a US Citizen to obtain base access necessary to support the projects

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management certification(s)
• Current or former US security clearance
• Experience with design of DOD munitions facilities and processes

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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