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Job Description

Our client, a major government contracting company with over 4000 employees and revenues exceeding $700M, performs work for the Federal Government across 4 unique core lines of business, including: Facilities Management and Maintenance, Construction, Technical IT and Cyber Services, and Educational Services. Clients include NASA, Department of State, US Navy, Coast Guard, NSA and others.

This position, which will lead an organization of over 500 employees, is an executive role that reports directly to company’s Board of Directors. This position work site is based on the Louisiana/Mississippi border.

Position Summary

The General Manager/Site Lead position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the contract. This position is the central point of contact for the performance of all work under this contract.  The incumbent manages, organizes, plans, directs, coordinates, controls, administers, monitors, and oversees the day-to-day operational and administrative tasks/activities of this contract. This position has the overall responsibility for contract performance, financial management, safety, quality of work, supervision of employees, personnel administration, responsiveness, and contract compliance. The General Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the contract. 

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

  • Holds full accountability for the program’s profit and loss for the corporate business line.
  • Manages all operational aspects of project to include cost, schedule, and technical performance management; personnel and subcontractor management; and other related operations activities.
  • Anticipates problems and opportunities, and addresses them appropriately and effectively.
  • Negotiates and oversees the development, implementation and reporting of performance metrics.
  • Performs continuous review of program performance results and interfaces with client to address status, operational issues, and metrics in a timely manner.
  • Defines and establishes the project organization and project staffing requirements.
  • Identifies resources required for the project and oversees employee selection, hiring, and development.
  • Leverages the full range of corporate resources to improve service delivery.
  • Serves as key team member in proposal efforts to develop solutions that meet client expectations.
  • Ensures work is executed in accordance with company practices and values and client specifications.
  • Communicates with the corporate office on all matters related to contract execution and performance such as personnel safety, deliverables, personnel issues (to include staffing performance), contract task conflicts, contract scope, contract financials, etc.
  • Provides the leadership, direction, and necessary resources to ensure successful and effective contract performance in the areas of safety; quality of work; cost productivity; compliance with established procedures; timeliness; accuracy; and cooperation.
  • Establishes and maintains a Safety Program in accordance with contract requirements and in compliance with corporate program.
  • Assigns clear and understandable responsibilities for the various aspects of the safety program and ensures employees with assigned responsibilities have adequate resources and authority to perform their assigned duties.
  • Commits resources as necessary to resolve safety issues and concerns.
  • Demonstrates safety management leadership and commitment by developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving initiatives focused on safety performance.
  • Exercises sound business practices/methods; ensures all business activities are in compliance with all corporate policies/procedures and contract requirements; are carried out in a legal and ethical manner, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and are in accordance with good corporate safety practices.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Accountable For:

  • Knowledge of Government contracts, correspondence, reports, and records.
  • Understanding client’s business needs and respond to them without compromising the integrity or profitability of all parties.
  • Communicating effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make significant presentations to senior team and client management.
  • Successfully completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
  • Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
  • Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
  • Personnel accountability and performance management to include personnel reviews, timesheet review, leave request, counseling, coaching, disciplinary actions, and recognition for assigned staff members.
  • Using of common office equipment including, copiers, fax machines, and computers.
  • Ensuring compliance with company safety regulations.
  • Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
  • Adherence to established CGS, LLC safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
  • Compliance with CGS, LLC Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrating skill in the use of MS Word and Excel at the intermediate or higher level.
  • Effectively coordinating several projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrating the ability to work well under pressure
  • Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory

    • Bachelor’s  degree or above.
    • At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in providing service to the government on a Department of Defense (DoD), NASA and/or other federal Government contract or  operation. 
    • Minimum of three (3) years of hands on/direct experience as a Senior Level Manager on a DoD, NASA and/or other federal Government contract or operation in the areas of logistics support services, or facilities maintenance and repair.  Experience must be current or within the last two (2) years.
    • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) at an intermediate level.
    • Valid state issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
    • Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security clearance.
    • U.S. Citizenship

     

    Preferred

    • Current Secret Security Clearance
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business

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