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Design Engineering Services Manager

Amentum · Hampton, VA · 2 mo ago
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NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. U.S. Citizenship is required. Valid Real ID compliant identification is required (www.dhs.gov/real-id). The successful candidate will join the Engineering Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) at NASA Langley Research Center, reporting to the Engineering Director. All safety policies and procedures must be followed. This position has been posted at multiple levels; depending on experience, requirements, and business needs, candidates may be considered at any advertised level.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Design Engineering departments, including Civil/Structural/Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical departments.
  • Oversee design engineering projects of all sizes, disciplines, and complexity, and/or multiple projects.
  • Assist in proposal development and project management for small, medium, and large complex projects across mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, architectural, and structural engineering disciplines.
  • Serve as a point of contact for new opportunities, facilitating discussions on project objectives, scope, and budget between the company and clients.
  • Lead teams in accomplishing design projects, ensuring all documentation and deliverables are completed within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Control project work against contracted scope, assess progress vs. schedule and budget, and resolve or escalate conflicts as needed.
  • Evaluate performance of project team members.
  • Perform project management activities for in-house design services to maintain workload balance.
  • Direct and oversee engineering disciplines in project management duties, including planning, scheduling, estimating, and reviewing team efforts.
  • Coordinate within a matrix engineering organization to acquire necessary resources for project completion.
  • Manage up to ten individual projects and/or multiple project design teams, each consisting of up to ten members.

Qualifications

  • BS degree from an accredited engineering school and 8–12 years of engineering experience, including at least 1 year in project or discipline management; OR
  • MS degree from an accredited engineering school and 7–10 years of engineering experience; OR
  • Ph.D. degree and 2–5 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated competence in project management and technical expertise in relevant discipline(s), along with knowledge of company policies and practices.
  • Proven leadership skills, ability to work under pressure, resource management capability, and thorough knowledge of engineering and project policies.
  • Project management oversight for design and construction projects, with understanding of design documentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) best practices; experience in executing DBIA best practices is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
  • Experience with budget reporting and project management software for critical path scheduling.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

  • Primarily office environment (90%), with occasional travel to test facilities and active construction sites (10%) involving loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment.
  • Limited time on active construction sites (10%), which may include rough terrain, elevated heights, and confined spaces (5%).
  • Exposure to high noise levels from construction equipment and facility test operations (10%).

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, and sit for extended periods.
  • Capability to climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and training will be provided.

Equipment and Machines:

  • Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier) and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project) (90%).
  • Use of safety and personal protective equipment (10%).

Attendance:

  • Regular attendance is mandatory (100%).
  • Overtime or work outside normal schedule may be required (0–20%).

Other Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere and promote professional behavior that enhances productivity and teamwork.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and not impose safety risks.
  • Must balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure project success.
  • Ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and client organization.
  • Employees must develop and use a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries.

Pay

$120,000 – $150,000. The compensation range is a good-faith estimate based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws. Actual compensation may vary.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions.

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