Location: US CONUS locations with work from home option.
The Deputy Program Manager at ECC will support the development and execution of our DoD environmental performance-based and traditional O&M restoration/cleanup programs, including but not limited to business development, client management, and/or project execution.
Principal Accountabilities
* Responsible for program operations standards for high quality internal and external client programs.
* Manage large projects for high quality internal and external client project and programmatic standards.
* Insure adequate client satisfaction with our operational execution especially in regard to change management and invoicing systems.
* Monitor and insure adequate net margins are being realized on the IDIQ task orders. Develop and assist in implementing corrective action plans with the operations managers where needed.
* Monitor project level performance for client price, scope, schedule, and assist project managers under their direct report in increasing cost performance.
* Identifying new projects (within programs or stand-alone single opportunities) to pursue
* Identifying new programs, markets and geographic areas to penetrate to maximize utilization of the program's contract(s)
* Insure adequate backlog in the program working with the Program Director and BD along with operational groups to win the right work
* Take leadership role in proposal efforts where needed and appropriate.
* Plan and manage activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
* Provide team leadership, technical leadership, budgeting, scheduling and interface with customers
* Manage all or an assigned subset of projects within the business line or program to ensure acceptable profit margins while meeting customer requirements
* Efficiently support the Program Director in managing program costs (direct and overhead) to maintain/optimize profitability
* Maintain open lines of communication with customers to ensure client concerns on performance and payments are resolved
* Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
* Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project
* Arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
* Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
* Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
* Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify plans as required
* Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
* Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
* Coordinate project activities with activities of government agencies
* Establish, monitor, and revise departmental budget in accordance to Company policies and practices
* Create appropriate internal controls within the department to minimize risk and liability
* Manage supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
* In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position
Basic Requirements
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
* Ability to work with company cost tracking (EZ TRAC/ Cost Point) and accounting system
* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
* Proven ability to implement programs to address complex needs and problems
* Capable of communicating with persuasiveness and exercise effective negotiation techniques as needed
* Skilled in interfacing with executive management to obtain support and required resources
* Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
* Ten years experience working with government agencies (i.e. DoD, DOE) in construction or environmental remediation
* Five years successful project management experience with emphasis on management of costs, schedule, communication and application of other project resources
* Travel: Must be able and willing to travel periodically, typically less than 25% depending on the needs of the company.
* Education: bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or science discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
Preferred Proficiency Requirements
* OSHA construction safety or 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER, 8-hour HAZWOPER supervisory and 8-hour HAZWOPER annual refresher training
* Experience with cost tracking and accounting systems, such as EZ TRAC and Cost Point
* Applicable professional registration (e.g., PE, RA, CEM, PMP, etc.)
ECC targeted salary range for US locations average is $135,000 to $155,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions:
* Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
* Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
* 401k with deferral matching, Student Debt Reduction Program
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Company-matching charitable giving program