Project Manager (Test or Capital)

Job Title: Project Manager (Test or Capital) - 3563
Function: Engineering and Functional Management
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type:  Exempt
Grade: 36-38 This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource. AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers. Job Duties:

• Responsible for program/project management leadership for a group of large and complex multidisciplinary projects including test and capital improvement projects. May include large maintenance, test or multiple interfacing projects.
• Represent the company to current and prospective clients, customers, and users.
• Apply standard engineering methods and techniques to evaluate opportunities for facility capability upgrades.
• Manage large, complex projects; track and control scope of work, resource utilization, schedules, and work accomplishments; initiate corrective actions as required; maintain contact with the client, resolve contractual conflicts, or elevate conflicts to branch level for resolution.
• Facilitates the collection of test and project requirements, objectives and customer expectations, and clearly communicates this information to project teams.
• May require project updates to the Branch Manager(s) and local Air Force Director.
• May have other project managers or project management analysts reporting to a position.
• Responsible to deliver successful portfolio of projects safely, with all quality attributes, on time and within budget.
• Perform cost and performance measurement analysis against planned and estimated scope.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate codes, standards, and regulations (including those for environmental work).
• Prepares and executes Project Plans using cost, schedule, and performance objectives, resourcing, verification and validation and risk management.
• Support common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Assist other project managers, principles, or officers in the management of extremely large, multidiscipline projects.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field from an accredited university and a minimum of ten (10) years progressive and relevant experience in an engineering or related technical field or a minimum of sixteen (16) years of progressive and relevant experience in lieu of degree. Additional relevant education can be substituted for overall experience.
• Current U S Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in an engineering discipline, construction management, business administration field from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies.
• Require Earned Value Management System (EVMS) knowledge.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to their successful conclusion.
• Ability to anticipate change and to adjust promptly and effectively.

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

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