Deputy Project Manager 04179 LBYD Federal

Location: Kings Bay, Georgia
Title: Deputy Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance

At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.

LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage, coordinate, and administer the various aspects of the remote project location including planning, procurement, personnel oversite, and contract Operational execution. Provide leadership in managing and executing the contract including assisting in the development and maintenance of project baseline budgets and schedules, monitoring of progress against milestones, collection, and evaluation of earned value metrics, tracking of project deliverables and milestones, allocation of project resources to tasks and activities, coordination of subcontractors and procurements, and providing primary interface with the client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Allocate project staff resources efficiently to execute 24/7 Operation excellence
• Manage resource needs (staffing, subcontractors, and materials)
• Develop, train, and manage the project team of approximately 40 personnel
• Oversee overall execution of the work and Operations
• Ensure work is performed according to contract requirements, scope of work, procedures, and policies
• Ensure Operational policies and procedures (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, Dive Plans, Boat Safety, Emergency Response, etc.) are updated, that the staff is trained, and perform Management Self Assessments to ensure complete compliance
• Coordinate Operations with all functional groups including safety, quality, contracts, project controls, accounting
• Review and approve vendor / subcontractor invoices
• Work with the project coordinator and accounting to provide timely and quality monthly invoices with all associated cost-plus FAR requirements
• Facilitate customer review and resolve customer questions and comments on invoices
• Track and proactively manage change on the project through internal and external change control processes
• Coordinate with project coordinator to ensure all employee training is performed / tracked as required per contract and SOPs
• Provide innovative solutions and approaches to increase project / team productivity
• Ensure project staff has a project progression pathway and is routinely discussed and monitored to ensure employee progression and success
• Exhibit a positive attitude and open communication with customer and project staff for providing a positive work environment
• Track actual costs for change against budgets
• Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues
• Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customers and corporate management
• Oversee subcontractor administration and management of subcontracted work and vendor activities
• Assist with the collection, evaluation and reporting of project earned value and production metrics
• Present status reports to mana