Project Director

Amentum is seeking a highly performing Project Director responsible for the overall operation of multiple Engineering projects/contracts supporting our Commercial Nuclear, Environmental Management, Defense, National Security and National Laboratory customers in the Englewood, CO office.

As a member of our team, you would be joining an outstanding group of Project Directors and Project Engineers who are dedicated and passionate about leading the successful execution of projects in the nuclear waste treatment, radioactive waste cleanup, environmental management, and other mission critical design projects. Amentum provides integrated project lifecycle capabilities, operational excellence, consulting services, engineered solutions, and are the global leaders with a solid reputation for successful project delivery and customer service.

As a Project Director supporting our Engineering and Design team, this individual will be fully responsible for the overall management of our Engineering and Design Projects, focused in the areas of:

• DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets
• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Management
• Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1)
• High Hazard, High Consequence Project Experience
• Commercial Nuclear Experience (Highly Desired)
• Liquid Waste Treatment and Processing
• Chemical Weapons Destruction Facilities
• Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing, Storage, Handling
• Waste Storage Facilities

Reporting to the Director of Design Projects, the Project Director must have the appropriate combination of education, experience, expertise, and competency to perform successfully according to the project's/contract's level of financial risk and complexity. Furthermore, the Project Manager is responsible for identification, assessment and adherence to:

• Contract requirements
• Implementation of Company Experience and Precedents
• Risk Assessments as it relates to Design, Technology Selection
• Design inclusion and complexity
• Environmental Considerations
• Labor / subcontracting / JV requirements
• Strategic Considerations
• Financial risk and complexity

Working under the supervision of the Director of Design Projects, the Project Director must demonstrate and provide project leadership in their area of responsibility. Including:

• Demonstrates leadership by example with integrity and candor.
• Within his/her area of responsibility, consistently demonstrates the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for his/her area of responsibility.
• Supports Business Development, and Group management in Contract negotiations with customers.
• Supports or conducts formal presentations to customers and/or management.
• Ensures establishment of a comprehensive Project Management, Environmental Safety & Health Plan and Crisis Management Plan. Ensure that the Plans are aggressively monitored and requirements are enforced. Actively participates in execution of the plans, including emphasizing the plan in new hire orientation.

• Exhibiting confidence and positive attitude about the project and the Company.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills (e.g. conflict resolution, team builder).
• Maximizing full use of company's resources. Drawing upon the Company’s resources in order to successfully find and implement solutions to project execution issues.
• Clearly understands the roles, responsibilities, authority, and accountabilities of each team member.
• Supporting and promoting a diverse work environment.
• Develops the next generation of Project Managers, Project Engineers and leaders by providing opportunities and through networking and mentoring.

• Demonstrating consistency and clear judgment as unexpected problems or opportunities arise.
• Delivering consistent performance on project assignments.
• Communicates in a manner that is consistent, effective, and efficient in both written and oral…