The LCC-A Site Manager will be based at one of two Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for supervising the LCC team in day-to-day operations by assigning projects, coordinating schedules, monitoring performance and quality of workers and will report to the LCC A Country Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Receive projects from the Country Manager, may occasionally receive projects from OMSS COR/ACOR.
• Perform work with considerable independence within established DoS policies, regulations, and technical guidelines.
• Oversee the management and implementation of the Program Management Plan.
• Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs.
• Recommend, develop, implement, establish, and enforce procedures and programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.
• Adhere to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. Identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Direct and coordinate activities to meet goals in terms of performance, objectives/standards, service delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Review work orders and work order reports to ensure the tasks are completed on-time and inspects the projects to ensure all work is accomplished per the SOW.
• Confer with staff in order to resolve performance and personnel problems.
• Prepare project specific plans and long-range work schedules; delegate specific duties to assigned work crews.
• Assist with the implementation of all formal policies and procedures governing site operations.
• Submit work order requests as required.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all completed work orders and provide summary feedback both verbally and in writing to the LCC A Country Manager.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on work completed and on the status of the facility infrastructure systems projects.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Five (5) years’ supervisory experience in at least one of the major construction trades.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Possess knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management.
  • Knowledge of technical information systems.
  • Ability to demonstrate and provide leadership and collaboration in diverse experiences to address operational methodologies in project planning and management and customer service.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Master’s Degree in similar profession is preferred. Verifiable experience managing multiple trades in a large institutional setting or managing construction projects may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport of with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages
  • Valid drivers’ license.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, current, from PMI.
• Security Vetting: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio.
• Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
• Experience working with Amentum.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. 
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. 
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job. 

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

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