Project Manager IV Engineering at Day & Zimmerman Company in Middletown, Iowa

Job Description:

About American Ordnance

American Ordnance is a subsidiary of Day & Zimmermann which is a century-old, family-owned company whose 21,000 employees specialize in construction & engineering, staffing and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 2.2 Billion USD in revenue, Day & Zimmermann is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. by Forbes. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, our first work was to develop "Betterment Reports" that helped modernize American factories. Today, we are still in the business of betterment -- maintaining the nation's power infrastructure, protecting American freedoms and driving technological advancements around the world. We do what we say. https://aollc.biz

Project Manager IV Position needed for a full-time, staff opportunity with American Ordnance located in Middletown, IA.

We expect this position will be included in the recent federal Executive Order (EO) and subsequent guidance, requiring federal contractors and employers with more than 100 employees to implement a vaccine mandate; therefore, it is expected that anyone hired into this position will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencement of employment in accordance with the EO and any subsequent guidance, unless an accommodation is legally required.

The Work You'll Be Doing:

• Directs and manages the entire project, provides guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and acts as a primary connection between AO and the project's contractors & suppliers and the federal client. Manages establishment and communication of project baseline documents with the project team to include execution plan, scope or work, schedule, baseline estimate, and contract summary.


• Establishes, adapts and maintains a change management process for execution against project baseline documents.


• Ability to communicate complex project execution strategy and plans clearly to internal and external stakeholders and manager diverse groups of staff and contractors. Coordinate, manage and lead an ecosystem of internal resources, prime contractors and third-party vendors to accomplish project goals.


• Drive project performance to successful completion within timeline and budget as approved, raising risks to schedule and budget performance early enough to apply required mitigations. Build and enhance reports on project cost and schedule in a Federal EVM environment. Coordinates delivery of services, specifically engineering & design deliverables, schedule, cost, and change management.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and run program plans and timelines in ambiguous environments with competing priorities and while remaining responsive to clients


• Thorough knowledge of contract language relating to all aspects of design, construction, and commissioning to include all phases of work including proposal, scope of work, T&C's, modifications and close out.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• BSc in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering


• 15+ years' experience in capital projects including engineering, procurement and construction experience.


• High level of experience with personal computers and productivity software, such as Microsoft Office, MS Project and Sharepoint.


• Demonstrated ability to organize a wide range project resources


• Great attitude and team player.


• Successful completion of background screening process.

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• 15+ years of project management experience on major defense and/or energy projects. Federal contract experience on major design-build or design-build-operate-maintain undertakings is a plus. Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and management skills.


• Proven success effectively communicating across all levels of an organization


• Demonstrated history of leadership concerning one-of-a-kind or "pilot" capital projects.

Must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and examine data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.


• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.


• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.


• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.


• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to express thoughts orally.)

What's In It For You?

Candidates that are hired will receive a competitive base salary, 401k, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, parental leave and paid time off.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Now! Recruiter: Nicole Yankey

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

American Ordnance is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. American Ordnance is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.

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