Project Manager Chemical Test Division (CTD)

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

*This position is contingent upon award.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Project Manager (Chemical Test Division) to manage the overall technical activities of a large contractor branch/division of scientists, engineers, and technicians assigned to perform support services within laboratories, test facilities and chamber used for chemical test and evaluation activities at Dugway Proving Ground West Desert Testing Center (WDTC), Dugway, Utah.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of chemists, scientists, and engineers in the planning and execution of test programs.
• Identify customer requirements and develop cost-effective solutions to meet project objectives.
• Drive marketing and business development efforts, including leading proposal development and preparing cost estimates.
• Plan and manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) and implement earned value management (EVM) measurements to track project performance.
• Monitor, report, and present overall project cost, schedule, and performance metrics to customers and stakeholders.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and application of personnel and equipment resources to meet customer test activities.
• Assesses test plans in terms of resource and workload allocations, resolve conflicts, update milestone schedules, and ensure adequate and timely test support is available.
• Assess projected workloads, compare available resources in terms of numbers and available skills, and confer with WDTC personnel on issues and need to supplement resources.
• Assesses the capabilities of the workforce and recommends specific training to continuously improve performance and keep pace with evolving technologies.
• Ensures adherence and compliance with Army, DPG, WDTC regulations and procedures.

What You'll Bring:

• Baccalaureate degree in science or engineering from an accredited university and at least five (5) years of project management experience with DOD contracts, preferably chemical or biological defense programs; or equivalent.
• Must have experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of chemists, scientists, and/or engineers in the planning and execution of test programs.
• Must have experience in marketing, identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, leading proposal efforts, preparing cost estimates, planning, and executing multiple projects.
• Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements.
• Must have demonstrated ability in monitoring, reporting, and presenting overall project cost, schedule, and performance to the customer.
• Must be proficient in using MS Project or similar project management software.
• Clearance: Required Top Secret security clearance (Interim TS at time of award)
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite at Dugway WDTC, UT.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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