Deputy Project Manager

Deputy Project Manager At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: The Deputy Project Manager will provide project execution support for the development of Public-Public and Public-Private (P3/P4) Partnership programs for Army Reserve Readiness Divisions. Supports the facilitation of meetings, workshops, and working groups with military and civilian stakeholders, to include local and state governments, academia, non-profits, commercial, industry, and utility company representatives. Provides on-site Programmatic support to the client at Fort Belvoir, VA in a hybrid capacity. Supports the Project Manager in creating, managing, and disbursing project data, communications, and reports. Collaborates with the Project Manager and other team members to create project deliverables that are compliant with the contract requirements. Reports on monthly project progress and assists in tracking updates to the project's budget and expenses. Performs task analyses and research and drafts narrative reports relative to deliverables. Notifies the Project Manager about abnormalities or variances in the planning and execution of projects, client communications, marketing, and proposals. Supports the preparation of documents and the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle. Collaborates with the project team to complete the project within its planned scope, schedule, and budget, while serving as a liaison for the project's technical, functional, and non-functional teams. Demonstrates a willingness to learn. Proactively seeks out opportunities to support other Project Managers and to develop professional and career interests and related skillsets relevant to SIA's business services. In this role, you will: Co-lead the planning and execution of partnership development and agreement projects, policy and legislation research and consultation, client communications, marketing, outreach and education, and continuous process improvements to achieve results and attain greater return on investment for military and government clients and community partners. Support P3/P4 subject matter expert, facilitates project team meetings with potential partners, and helps steer engagement efforts and activities to achieve successful transactions between partners. Identify, recommend, and work with senior management to develop opportunities to expand to new markets and business opportunities. Perform data collection, analysis, and technical writing in support of project deliverables. Provide lessons learned and best management practices to enhance project performance and return on investment for clients. Support field facilitation teams and coach other team members to develop facilitation techniques and deepen understanding of partnership opportunities. Demonstrate leadership, cooperates, and collaborates on teams to execute project requirements, prepares, and improves facilitation materials, drafts reports, summaries, and project write ups, and creates PowerPoint briefings and other outreach materials in support of program requirements. Prepare and deliver oral presentations, briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with key stakeholders to secure cooperation, resolve concerns, and convey information in accordance with policy and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. You will be a great fit if: DOD or Government contracting experience and/or military service Demonstrated facilitation experience Demonstrated public speaking experience Skills/abilities: Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Business Acumen

• Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness

• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Design

• Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with challenging topics. Project Management

• Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget. Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Technical Skills

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Location : Baltimore, MD Travel : Approximately 25% travel is required Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.