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AFG Group, Inc.

Project Director - DoD

Herndon, VA · On-site

The PD will serve as people leader and Subject Matter Expert for DoD programs and projects ... Supervise, direct, and provide feedback and performance evaluations to staff Job Requirements ...

Leidos

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Leidos is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) to support our growing ... Knowledge of AS9100, DCMA requirements, and DoD Manufacturing Readiness Levels. * Experience ...

AFG Group, Inc.

Project Director - DoD

Herndon, VA · On-site

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and ... Project Director The Project Director (PD) will have experience as a capture manager, targeting and ...

Leidos

Program Director

Huntsville, AL · On-site

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The Senior Program Manager will be the primary interface with the customer and will also be ... Active DOD clearance at the SECRET level or higher * Bachelors Degree in science or engineering

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... of DOD program management experience, preferably on NAVSEA CPFF LOE contracts * PMP certification preferred; DAU Level III SPRDE or Program Management certification a plus * Direct experience ...

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Project Director - DoD

Herndon, VA • On-site

AFG Group, Inc.
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title
Project Director - DoD
Location
Herndon, VA 20170 US (Primary)
Category
Project Management
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Up to 25%
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, TS
Job Description
Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in.
Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG's portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG's nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.
Project Director
The Project Director (PD) will have experience as a capture manager, targeting and cultivating strategic business relationships, meeting or exceeding assigned objectives. The PD will have experience building a pipeline and winning mid-to-large sized (>$25 Million) opportunities.
The PD will serve as people leader and Subject Matter Expert for DoD programs and projects. Projects will include Construction Management (CM), Project Controls, and Advisory Services to DoD and related agencies as a prime and on subcontracts to large business partners, Nationwide.
Occasional local and long-distance travel is required for corporate meetings and reporting to customer or project sites.
Duties:
  • Strategize on win themes to align with customers' critical needs. Develop a capture plan and lead planning sessions with core support team
  • Coordinate meetings with customers, competitors, clients, and teammates to develop market insight on requirements, acquisition strategy, acquisition timing, and contract vehicle choices
  • Plan and participate in Business Development (BD) activities, to include opportunity gate reviews, black hat sessions, collaboration and workshop sessions, and proposal reviews
  • Lead competitive assessments, teaming, and price-to-win efforts
  • Manage the development and submission of proposals and RFI responses, white papers, and other proposal artifacts as assigned
  • Brief capture status to senior management
  • Conduct postmortem reviews on wins and losses to document lessons learned and identify necessary adjustments to capture technique, strategy, and actions
  • Mentor other capture managers and rotational program staff in the BD process
  • Develop and manage BD budget
  • Cooperate with and lead matrixed teams in a virtual environment
  • Manage staff, billing, invoicing, and all associated tasks with ensuring successful project completion
  • Perform on projects in role of Project Executive, and in other roles as needed
  • Assist in identifying and recruiting project staff
  • Supervise, direct, and provide feedback and performance evaluations to staff

Job Requirements
Requirements
  • Exemplify company values and culture, being a team player and conducting oneself with high professional ethics
  • Ability to operate office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine, and other equipment including desk supplies and other work related tools are required.
  • Must have clear, concise and accurate professional communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Apply capture planning and project management processes and best practices consistently

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, plus 15 years' related experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Professional license/certification preferred: Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and Project Engineer (PE)
  • 8 years' experience working on related construction projects as a Project Manager and/or Program Director
  • 5 years' experience in business development, capture management, or related practice
  • 5 years' experience in construction management on GSA projects
  • Prior related construction or facility management experience
  • A proven track record of successful capture management across related markets, across multiple organizations and programs at a variety of acquisition sizes
  • Proven experience of leading and directing a profit/loss line of business with an understanding of developing overhead and billing rates.
  • Understanding of business financial strategy and ability to plan for profit.
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance required. Active Secret clearance is preferred
  • Leadership skills
  • Technical writing and proposal development experience
  • Strong verbal communication skills and prior experience briefing executives
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance preferred

Physical and Environmental Demands
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
  • Communicating with others to exchange information
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
  • Low temperatures
  • High temperatures
  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
  • Noisy environments
  • Hazardous conditions

Benefits
As an employee, you could be eligible for:
  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Flex Time
  • Bonus plans
  • Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • New Parent Leave
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.
AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Salary Range
150-175k
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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