PROJECT MANAGER

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) is the contractor's designated Key Personnel and single accountable lead for the Base Operations Support (BOS) contract with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort Leonard Wood (FLW) and the Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area.  The PM has full authority to act for the company on all contract matters relating to daily operations. The PM directs facility maintenance, work control, special event support, environmental, safety and security compliance across a 61,410-acre installation with approximately 1,191 buildings serving about 96,000 personnel and family members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the contractor's authorized representative with full authority on all contract matters relating to daily operations; designate an alternate in writing to the KO for periods of absence.
• Developing project plans and timelines that outline the steps and resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Provide overall management, supervision, labor and equipment for all Levels of Service: Grounds Maintenance, Pavement Clearance, Facility Maintenance – Vertical and Horizontal, Heating and Cooling, Pest Management, and Army Cemetery.
• Maintain an adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance during normal hours and keep mission-essential systems (electrical, HVAC, cold storage, security devices, boilers, plumbing, fire detection and suppression, heating fuel) running during installation closures.
• Provide emergency response personnel within 2 hours of after-hours notification; obtain KO approval before work outside normal hours; do not schedule overtime
• Manage schedule impacts from inclement weather, curtailments, days of no scheduled activities, and use low-occupancy periods to advance maintenance.
• Meet Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) timelines: Priority 1 response within 1 hour (2 hours after hours) with COR notice within 30 minutes and completion within 24 hours; Priority 2 within 7 days; Priority 3 within 30 days; TECO orders within 7 days of completion; deliver monthly DMO reports.
• Control DMOs against the 32-hour limit, notify the COR at 24 hours, and submit written notice and a preliminary estimate when conversion to a Project Work Order (PWO) is likely.
• Stand up the preventive maintenance program in GFEBS within 90 days of award, complete it by the end of the base year, maintain the PM scheduler, and send the weekly PM look-ahead to the COR.
• Ensure project Safety and Quality Control programs are implemented.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited College or University with a degree that coincides with management, or a resume that demonstrates equivalent capability of least 5 years of experience in base support management, or on a contract similar in scope and breadth (multi-function facility O&M, grounds, pavements, HVAC, pest management).
• Legal U.S. residency; a valid state driver's license and a REAL ID-compliant credential for installation access.
• Working knowledge of the Army work management system of record (GFEBS) and ArMA, or ability to complete Government GFEBS training within 30 business days.
• Experience managing performance-based service contracts against a PRS/QASP, including Quality Control Plans and corrective action.
• Proven ability to lead a multi-craft workforce, prioritize emergency work, and write clear reports, minutes and plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for PM scheduling and reporting.
• Availability on site 0730–1630 Monday–Friday and by phone after hours, weekends and holidays for emergencies.

CRITICAL FACTORS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong and decisive leadership skills.
• Proven analytical/budget analysis skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and proven follow-through traits.
• Familiarity with project management software applications and usage.
• Customer driven and highly responsive to customer request’s philosophy.
• Ability to prioritize critical tasks and multi-task.
• Experienced in government contracting from a contractor’s perspective in a firm fixed price environment.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, managers, and staff members.  Must have the ability to write reports and business correspondence.  Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors/managers, client stakeholders, and corporate senior leadership.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, computer software suites/platforms, and governmental regulations.  Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Must have strong strategic and analytical skills and sound business judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.   The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 25 pounds.  The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will generally work in an office environment, but some work may be conducted outside on facility grounds, with possible exposure to extremes in heat and cold.   Some travel to project locations may be required as well as some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD