Project Manager

The Project Manager will serve as the single point of contact for a large facility U.S. Government Operations and Maintenance support services program located in Iraq. The Project Manager will be located at the program site. The Project Manager shall have the authority to commit the Contractor’s financial resources, and act as the single point of contact with the USG, as required to meet the overall requirements. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES: Please list by order of priority and, if possible, provide the percentage of time spent on the activity all should equal 100%

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
• Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking services.
• Acts as the Contractor’s representative ensuring that all task order requirements are met.
• Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs
• Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from staff and USG representatives.
• Resolve issues.

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: 

Windows Computer and associated software, cell phone, two-way radio, vehicle and other office equipment.

• All equipment of types that require maintenance or certifications pursuant to the OBO Maintenance Standards and/or applicable code or manufacture requirements,
• Equipment which is operated through a sequence of operations, • electronic controllers, sensors, and network devices
• Agency owned sensors, if applicable

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This contract is performed in a contingency operations environment, in a harsh climate, and often hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this contract, the employee will regularly be exposed to an extreme and austere desert environment. Temperatures can reach 120 – 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50 – 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform job requirements in this environment, as well as deploying to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are typically six (6) days per week and ten (10) hours per day. Employees may be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors. All employees must be able to move quickly to cover during security alarms. This includes being able to lift, carry and/or wear forty (40) pounds of personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time and being capable of running during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk. All staff must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This contract is performed in a contingency operations environment, in a harsh climate, and often hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this contract, the employee will regularly be exposed to an extreme and austere desert environment. Temperatures can reach 120 – 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50 – 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform job requirements in this environment, as well as deploying to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are typically six (6) days per week and ten (10) hours per day. Employees may be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors. All employees must be able to move quickly to cover during security alarms. This includes being able to lift, carry and/or wear forty (40) pounds of personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time and being capable of running during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk. All staff must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED

Education/Certifications: 

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Facilities, Contracts or related field, or at least ten (10) years of direct experience in project management in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

Fifteen (15) years O&M support services and/or facilities management experience with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing such services to large facilities or operations (+50M year programs).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of O&M activities for a comparable facility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.