Project Manager - AGL

Summary

Project Manager to oversee environmental remediation and munition response projects, which includes the Fort Ord Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP). The candidate will be based in the Monterey, CA office or this position is Telecommute eligible. This position requires familiarity with Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) MMRP and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process for remediation of military munitions; firm fixed price and cost reimbursable contracts; and related project invoicing and cash flow management. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal direction and guidance with periodic reporting to management. The position is deadline-driven, managers must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment. Managers must demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$150,000 per year.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Directing professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects and proposal efforts.
• Leading project and proposal teams by utilizing advanced scientific principles, theories, and practices.
• Utilizing existing technologies and experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Analyzing financial statements and completing budget tracking.
• Overseeing the preparation of work plans and organizing project studies.
• Performing complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team.
• Assisting with Munition Response Bids and Proposals.
• Managing contracts, including cost control, schedule and technical quality.
• Assuring that the goals of task orders are attained in a manner consistent with applicable safety or quality control plans as well as all applicable State, Federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintaining the license for the Explosives Storage Locker (ESL) at Fort Ord.
• Authoring and/or reviewing contract deliverables including, but not limited to, product or technical submittals, work plans, safety plans, sampling and analysis plans, and reports.
• Professional application of FUDS MMRP and CERCLA process for remediation of military munitions.
• Project invoicing and cash flow management for firm-fixed price and cost-plus contracts.
• Leading efforts to drive project underruns, identifying project risk and risk mitigation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Engineering, Biology, Management, Natural Resources, Physical/Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a 1:1 basis.
• Five (5) years of MMRP project management experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience with Federal and State contracting.
• Experience successfully managing MMRP projects for federal clients (USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC), under firm fixed-price, performance-based acquisition contracts.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.
• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
• Thorough working knowledge of RCRA and CERCLA.
• Knowledge of Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, EM 200-1-15, MR-QAPP modules and associated guidance and regulation.
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DoD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Professional Registration such as PMP.
• Experience managing projects involving Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC).
• Ability to pass background check for a Federal Explosives Permit.
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others in written form, including emails and reports.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Quality/Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly of high quality

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. This job is generally performed indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, or as business needs dictate