Contract Manager

CONTRACT MANAGER (RRAD)

Bowhead is seeking a Contract Manager (CM) to join our team for our proposal effort the Red River Army Depot Supplemental Labor contract. The work is located at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX. The Contract Manager will manage program(s) to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities at the Red River, Anniston, and Sierra Army Depots to include Watervliet Arsenal are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. They will be responsible for the delivery of assigned program(s) and will manage the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. The Contract Manager will track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.The CM leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.The Contract Manager is responsible for work efforts focused on supporting combat/tactical vehicle and equipment production, facilities’ maintenance, warehousing, hazardous materials handling for disposal, and other Garrison or Mission related activities.

• Act on behalf of the company for all matters relating to Organic Industrial Base (OIB)
  Supplemental Labor Task Order Contract
• Responsible for success of all aspects of contract and program management.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the performance of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the contract, in accordance with policies and procedures tailored to the program.
• Leads program decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and overall performance.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of program activities, and any conditions that may affect program cost or schedule.
• Directs and approves contract modifications, approves budgets, monitors contractual performance and costs, and takes action to correct discrepancies.
• Has overall responsibility for profit and loss on the contract.
• Implements, manages, and plans program operations per the Corporate Program Manager, client, and agency health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
• Ensures quality standards are applied to all levels of the work and measured for effectiveness; participates in quality defects investigations and development of resolutions (corrective and preventive).
• Serves as principal liaison for interface with the client to report progress, provide briefings, and resolve issues; partners with customers to continuously improve performance and business relations.
• Supervises the program’s key senior support staff, including hiring, training, and monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Responsible for skills and professional development of multi-disciplinary team of professionals inclusive of professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, craftsmen, and licensed trades workers.
• Work would include but is not limited to oversight of: Administration, Environment Safety Health and Quality Program, Project Management, Property Management, Personnel Management and Performance Requirements.
• Responsible for managing personnel, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Operationally manage subcontractors, vendors as needed regarding contract support.
• Available 24/7 as needed to support operations across multiple shifts and time zones.
• Responsible for employees performing work on a TDY basis both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Provide direction and leadership for department human resources, finance, contracts, logistics, and other supporting functions.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual budget information in accordance with the Program Planning, Budgeting and Evaluation (PPBE) process; ensure compliance with budget and contract funding.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and billing.
• Direct and oversee the logistics system including purchasing/acquisition, warehousing, distribution, maintenance, and accountability of Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to support ongoing operations.
• Oversee labor relations and ensure a positive working relationship with union(s), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) negotiations, grievance and arbitration processes.
• Coordinate with Bowhead Operations and other company resources to effectively obtain company support, to include personnel hires, employee benefit and record processing, travel and other expense vouchers, performance reviews, vendor set-up, invoice processing, time collection, addressing employee issues/concerns, etc.
• Work with Bowhead subcontract administration and pricing personnel to request subcontract pricing information (such as requests for equitable adjustment), execute option periods, and adjust subcontract value and scope based on changes to the prime contract.
• Lead proposal development for scope changes, REAs and pricing adjustments.
• In conjunction with Site Environmental Safety Health (ESH) Officer develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive worker safety and health and environmental management program that prevents and reduces injuries, illnesses and losses and complies with holding company safety and environmental programs and guidelines.
• Work closely with ESH Officer to achieve company safety goals and support safety initiatives.
• Maintain an organized filing system for contract, operational and personnel records for reference and personnel transitions as appropriate, and ensure contract records are submitted to the holding company Contracts department for inclusion in official company files and employee records are submitted to HR for inclusion in official personnel files.
• At the conclusion of the POP, work with Contracts to execute contract quick close process.
• Promote development and implementation of management techniques and tools such as planning and control, systems and procedures analysis, operational audits, management surveys, feasibility studies, methods analysis, quality control, and statistical sampling techniques.
• Formulate recommendations for improved organizational structure, policies and techniques, methods, procedures, and systems designed to achieve compliance.
• Assist in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training and orientation.
• Be an example to employees, customers and teammates of the Bowhead values and hold employees accountable to perform contract duties and company functions in accordance with those values.
• The CM will have knowledge of all facets of maintenance, production, facilities, and logistics operations with a direct line of communication to the ACC-RRAD Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• The CM will notify the COR when the CM is temporarily unavailable, and who will be designated as the acting CM.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a proposal effort pay to be determined upon award of contract.

Experience

• Experience in planning, directing coordinating and evaluating maintenance/production operations, personnel management, program requirements evaluations, LEAN, cost conformance, etc.
  
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years managing diverse and integrated work forces (e.g., professionals, engineers, technicians, craftsmen, etc.).
• Seven to ten (7-10) years' experience managing a large number of diverse labor categories and multiple shifts consisting of Collective Bargaining Agreement and Service Contract Agreement employees.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years’ documented management experience managing 50+ personnel both directly and indirectly with or in support of the US military

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Acquisition, Supply Chain, or relevant equivalency required or 10 years’ experience in Army Depot maintenance/production operations. Master’s Degree, preferred.
• Individual shall have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the four Army Depots management and technical team.
• Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.