Deputy Project Manager

We are searching for a Deputy Project Manager to support nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects across the U.S. Travel and/or long-term project assignments are required.

About the role

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions for government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a project organization (resource identification, utilization, and allocation) encompassing all disciplines required to execute and deliver the contract statement of work (SOW).
• Oversee and direct all aspects of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closeout).
• Lead interaction as primary point of contact with the client.
• Assure effective implementation of the Earned Value Management System, as well as risk management and planning.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and budgets; resolve discrepancies and negative trends as early as feasible.
• Coordinate initial work planning/scoping with operations and engineering to develop a resource-loaded schedule and cost estimate.
• Serve as primary interface with operations and project planners/schedulers.
• Supervise daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support to ensure deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
• Establish and monitor project safety and quality programs.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control projects in accordance with established company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Proactively resolve issues with the customer.
• Prepare financial reports including progress reports (internal and client-required).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant degree (Engineering, Physical Science).
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using Earned Value Management Systems and Primavera 6 or similar project management software.
• Demonstrated experience leading (supervising/managing) multi-discipline teams to achieve project objectives.
• Experience in nuclear operations, engineering design, and D&D/remediation.
• Experience at nuclear facilities and projects with detailed working knowledge of key standards related to EVMS, baseline management, ES&H, QA/QC, Conduct of Operations, and Engineering/Construction.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management supervisory experience on large, complex nuclear projects involving radioactive waste environmental remediation and disposal.

Pay

As of the date of this posting, the pay range for this position is $190K to $270K per year. Compensation depends on experience, education, key skills, geographic location, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan options and carriers.
• Company-paid and optional life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law).
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.