Overview

This Director leads the management activity that develops, implements, and maintains FEMC management programs, processes, and practices to provide services in accordance with approved V2X USAP contract budgets and schedules. The FEMC Director is responsible for the highest levels of safety and work quality. Provides strategic and tactical support to meet the objectives of USAP operations and science support mission. Directs human and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Creates a focus on efficient, timely, and comprehensive delivery of technical services to NSF and achievement of customer satisfaction.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

• Reports to the Project Director

• Leads the following V2X USAP Contract activities:

• Design Engineering

• Systems Engineering and Support

• Project Engineering

• Project Estimating

• Project Controls

• Drafting/Digital Modeling

• Construction and Project Management

• Facility Configuration and Control Management

• Risk Management

• Document Control/Knowledge Capture.

• Authors detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports describing FEMC activity, initiatives, accomplishments, and improvement, providing these after-action reports to the Project Director and NSF in a timely manner.

• The FEMC Director shall maintain close contact and communication with NSF, US military, and other agency officials.

• This Director is accountable for implementing and maintaining USAP station safety policy and reinforcing safety as our highest priority.

  Working Environment:

  Deployment to Antarctica is required in this position, and therefore the individual must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by NSF for deployment to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship is required.

The successful candidate must pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation as a condition of employment.

Education / Certifications:

BS in engineering from a four-year, accredited institution is required. Current Professional Engineering (PE) License is required, and an MS or MBA is desirable.

Experience / Skills:

10 years’ combined experience in Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Engineering, Estimating, Project Controls, Construction and Project Management, Configuration Management, Risk management, and Facility Management.

A minimum of 8 years managing personnel in the above disciplines is required. Experience managing personnel in the above disciplines at remote sites is desirable.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative facility engineering, project management, and construction approaches. The FEMC Director promulgates innovative practices that foster continuous improvement in station facility operations and science support. The FEMC Director challenges the status-quo and existing paradigm by formulating and implementing, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective programs.

The FEMC Director Assembles and leads an organization of managers, supervisors, and individual contributors that provide superior technical and customer services through:

• Identifying, hiring, and developing team members.

• Evaluating the performance of the FEMC team at the completion of each assignment.

• Identifying training needs and ensuring the development and implementation of appropriate training programs for FEMC personnel.

• Evaluating employee performance in accordance with personnel performance reviews.

• Developing and affecting a succession plan for key subordinates/key positions.

  We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.