Manager Projects & Construction

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a Manager Projects & Construction position responsible for the coordination and execution of the projects in development, through proposal phase to tendering and award. The Manager Projects & Construction is responsible for the programming of Task Orders in development, through customer negotiations to award at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG) site and at the In-Town Services site located in Alice Springs. This position is also responsible for the management of a large team, including coaching, mentoring and developing the staff within Projects & Construction as part of continuous improvement to achieve better service delivery for the customer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the management of the P&C group and tracking of the project portfolio
• Responsible for managing the P&C Department structure, resources, budget and reporting requirements
• Coordinate the team of Project Managers, Project Coordinators and assigned subcontractors within P&C to ensure awarded projects will meet the scope and requirements as outlined in each Statement of Work (SoW)
• Maintain close and direct liaison with the client /government points of contact to ensure there is a high level of shared understanding on the status of awarded projects
• Report, monitor and review key performance measures for P&C as defined within the programs SoW and the quarterly program management review by the client
• Maintain close and direct liaison with other program Functional Area Managers (FAM) to ensure integration and coordination of all department tasks

• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain a TS SCI with poly or an Australian citizen and possess or be able to obtain a TSPV
• Minimum of 5 years in project related activities, business or construction experience, or a related industry
• Undergraduate qualifications in Engineering, Science, Electrical, Construction, Business or other Industry equivalent
• Current Driver's License
• Experience working with various construction trade groups and a clear understanding of the legislated requirements relating to employment within the industry
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in Project Controls and Proposal Management

• Graduate qualifications
• Project Management Professional
• Safety Trained Supervisor
• Construction Industry White Card
• Experience with SAP or an Enterprise Software Business application.
• Experience in asset and contract management
• Experience in researching, compiling and interpreting information for development and presentation of related reports