Project Support Manager

About the role

AFO is looking for a Project Support Manager to work in Piketon, OH. Under limited supervision, the Project Support Manager assists and supports management in ensuring that all site Project Support activities are conducted safely, cost‑effectively, and in full compliance with procedures and all contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines
• Maintains staffing levels of supervised personnel to allow effective execution of the assigned scope of work
• Instructs employees on work methods and performance expectations
• Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
• Maintains a close working relationship with senior and/or operational management to ensure Project Support services are properly executed and company needs are met
• Interfaces with internal and external groups, senior management, other locations, auditors and client representatives
• Develops, reviews, or updates various plans, policies or procedures as needed
• Responsible for personnel actions and performance appraisals
• Administratively responsible for the total fiscal and administrative functions of a project including office services, contract administration, procurement, warehousing, accounting, timekeeping, payroll and document control
• Interfaces with project and client management to ensure project support functions operate within project standard practice, procedures and contract provisions
• Coordinates the work activity of all involved crafts within a discipline with the entire construction effort
• Supervises the performance of all field construction activities within a discipline in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates
• Participates in business development activities
• Responsible for the total operation of all assigned projects
• Administers contract in accordance with policies and procedures for the maximum benefit of the project and client
• Manages assigned projects and administrative systems
• Plans, develops, coordinates and directs all activities related to service functions within one or more medium to large projects
• Assumes budgetary responsibility
• Provides technical and/or functional support to the Project Support team
• Performs duties complex in nature
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations, and performs assigned duties safely
• If supervising others, ensures their safety and compliance with established safety policies and procedures and safe work habits
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 13 years of project managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typical experience range: 13‑16 years
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience with nuclear facility Project Support
• Knowledge of and experience with DOE nuclear facility safety, including technical safety requirements, processes and reporting requirements
• Attention to detail
• Expert PC skills including Microsoft software
• DOE “Q” clearance or ability to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance