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Amentum Country Manager (LCC) in Baghdad, Iraq

The Country Manager is responsible for the operations of the LCC Task Order. This position is the principal point-of-contact for the project management and planning in the LCC and has responsibility for Project Management activities, provides technical oversight to ensure business requirements are met, aligns resources, and manage change.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

  • Report any malfunctions or lack of compliance with SOW to the Chief Engineer and program management.

  • Develop the SOW when requested, including diagrams and specifications in compliance with Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National electric Code (NEC) standards.

  • Maintain effective, timely and respectful communication and interaction with other employees and managers and support other organizations.

  • Maintain appropriate technical library and record keeping, which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities.

  • Take initiative to analyze situations and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, Amentum’s Safety Plan, OSHA, IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes.

  • Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs

  • Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.

  • Plan and manage projects.

  • Interpret all architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire system diagrams or drawings for large facilities. Work is performed with considerable independence within established DoS policies, regulations, and technical guidelines.

  • Receives projects from OMSS COR/ACOR.

  • Perform duties as the Amentum authorized representative for the technical and administrative performance of all services required under the LCC Task Order.

  • Act as the first Point of Contact (POC) for contractual or administrative questions or difficulties that arise related to the contract, interfacing with the COR, ACOR, and Government leadership on a daily basis.

  • Oversee the management and implementation of the Program Management Plan.

  • Serve as the on-site point of contact for formal discussions with the customers and the Government, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction.

  • Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs.

  • Recommend, develop, implement, establish and enforce procedures and programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.

  • Key responsibilities on contract performance include adherence to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes.

  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

  • Instruct staff in company work policies and procedures.

  • Review work orders and work order reports to ensure the tasks are completed on-time and inspects the projects to ensure all work is accomplished per the SOW.

  • Confers with staff in order to resolve performance and personnel problems.

REQUIRED :

  • Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

  • Minimum 10 years of supervising responsibilities in at least one of the major construction trades is required.

  • Possess knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management.

  • Knowledge of technical information systems.

  • Ability to demonstrate and provide leadership and collaboration in diverse experiences to address operational methodologies in project planning and management and customer service

  • Education

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.

  • A bachelor’s degree in construction management or Master’s Degree in a similar profession is preferred, however, verifiable experience managing multiple trades in a large institutional setting or managing construction projects will be considered in lieu of 4 year degree.

  • PMP Certification is preferred but not required

  • Passport, Licenses and Certifications:

  • As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts , candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.

  • Valid drivers’ license is required.

  • Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or be able to obtain a favorable US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.

  • Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

  • Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and drug examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and drug requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED :

  • Relevant overseas contract experience.

  • Experience working with Amentum.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of all principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

  • Experience providing excellent customer services.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

  • Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

  • Knowledge of applicable U.S. Codes and accepted trade practices.

  • Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.

  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, VISIO, Acrobat Professional, related construction and scheduling software.

  • Ability to interpret all architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire system diagrams or drawings for large facilities.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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