Project Manager

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Empowering our clients through a diverse range of services, we strive to create unique and fulfilling career paths worldwide.

Project Manager Role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of project requirements, including base life support, facilities, operations, management, and repair, as well as security services at a forward operating site in Iraq.

This role serves as the liaison and interface with the US government's on-site contracting officer's representative and the host nation Iraq Air Force base command group.

The Project Manager is also responsible for managing all personnel, administration, property/logistics/supply chain, and synchronizing CONUS and OCONUS assets to support customer missions and deliverables as detailed in basic contract and task order Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Position in Organisation

Labour Category: USN Reports to: Senior Program Manager – Base & Critical Facilities Management

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale and complex operations in an austere environment.
• Provide effective management and leadership to a diverse team of over 1,000 employees in support of contract deliverables, development, and submission of contractual reporting requirements.
• Enforce corporate best practices, policies, and procedures, including Safety, Quality Control, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and Code of Business Conduct (COBC).
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers/clients to ensure on-time delivery of services and support.
• Foster and develop new and existing internal and external customer relationships.
• Develop and conduct briefings and presentations to senior leadership and US government representatives.
• Ensure personnel adhere to host, company, federal, and state mandated laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate executive reports, Contract Deliverables Requirements Lists (CDRL), and initiation of progress reporting systems.
• Responsible for project compliance with the company's Safety Policy and Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain or coordinate IT, radio, and telephonic communication, transportation, and other support services capability to ensure no interruption in service to the customer.

Qualifications and Certifications

• US National Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Formal training in Project Management methodology
• Knowledge of US Air Force operations and contracting support in contingency environments
• Ability to analyze technical problems, their impact to the business, and create solutions suitable for current and future business environments
• Proven verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead, coach, and supervise a team

Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience

• Minimum of fifteen years of progressive experience managing operations, facilities OM&R, general construction, logistics, and/or similar work with a minimum of ten (10) years in a leadership role
• Preferred candidate will have experience working in harsh and austere working environments like conditions in Iraq, Afghanistan, or comparable locations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and manage a large organization
• Background displaying ability to staff, organize, lead, and manage a diverse workforce larger than 1000 people

Affirmative Action Employer

iQ Talent is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.