Deputy Project Manager

About this role

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning and executing projects required in the performance of a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair (RMMR) task order. Duties include supporting project execution throughout its lifecycle; tracking and coordinating administrative requirements such as performance metrics, schedules, and budgets; utilizing computerized maintenance systems; ensuring clients’ or stakeholders’ requirements are met; processing of invoices; managing and guiding project team members when needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Support project manager in the successful performance of assigned contract, according to performance standards in the USACE Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Support and coordinate with maintenance personnel to accomplish maintenance and repairs in accordance with government criteria and produce project deliverables in a timely manner.

• Guide assigned personnel in the performance of Service Order work for corrective maintenance and minor repairs via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or Microsoft Excel.

• Lead the measurement of project performance using tools and techniques to track completion of action items and develop baseline metrics of success, including burn rates, gross and net profit margins, cost variance, customer satisfaction as well as Quality, Health and Safety-related measures/trends.

• Complete special assignments, report development, contract proposals, etc. in support of Project Manager or management team. Review technical reports for accuracy and information requiring action by the project team.

• Approve contract invoices in accounting software/platform after a technical review of documents for thoroughness and accuracy. Investigate any errors, omissions, issues to ensure promptness of payment.

• Support or lead development of technical proposals or amendments for the award of contract modifications, due to change of conditions or new asset inventory additions.

• Engage project team and support staff on financial tracking of contract line items, reconciliation of differences between company and government financial systems, and forecasts of contract financial performance to include budget forecasting.

• Conduct/attend scheduled contract meetings in support of contract performance or as requested by stakeholders.

• Participate in the hiring process, mentoring, and training staff assigned to applicable contract.

• Communicate information on contract-related issues through management and notify appropriate stakeholders. Utilize professional communications to engage Government stakeholders for needed actions, resolution of issues, or submission of deliverables.

• Supports in-field work, including Initial Site Visits (ISVs) if required, and other duties as deemed necessary for successful contract execution.

What You’ll Bring:

• Five years of project management in a technical field; experience working on/with USACE projects is preferred. Experience in the DoD/Civilian fuels industry is preferred.

• Associate’s degree or greater; technical background, including project management, is preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office suite of tools, including Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Ability to use/learn Quickbase, eMaint, MaintainX, Timberland and/or other software programs that manage information and schedules.

• Can work independently and is self-motivated; work well towards timelines and goals.

• Has the ability to use mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; can conduct problem-solving.

• Ability to use/understand accrual accounting methods, as it pertains to billing and revenue.

• Proven ability to communicate, both written and verbally, for internal and external clients.

• Able to react to dynamic situations and retain effectiveness.

• Resolves conflicts between team and clients.

• Able to provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate or junior team members.

• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.

• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.

• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the individual to use the computer working at a desk in either an office or cubicle; must be able to talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, lift 25 pounds, sit, stand, and walk, must have close and color vision, use depth and peripheral vision, be able to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The typical noise level is moderate, business office with computers, printers, and light traffic. Occasional field work at construction and client sites may require employee to be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, electrical and fueling facility environments. It is expected that employees will wear hard hats, eye protection, hand protection, foot protection and other appropriate safety equipment as needed in the…