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Project Manager - Proposals | Alice Springs, NT

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Project Manager - Proposals to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.

Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.

THE ROLE

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Project Manager - Proposals is a key member of the Project Development Office, within Amentum’s Engineering, Projects, Integration & Construction (EPIC) team. Based in Alice Springs, this role delivers proposal development services in support of construction, operation, maintenance and management of facility assets, infrastructure and systems within the scope of Amentum programs and pursuits within Australia. This position plays an integral role within a diverse and complex work environment that is responsible for the management and control of critical infrastructure configuration, construction and project management.

The Project Manager – Proposals is responsible for working with the Project Development and broader EPIC teams, to deliver clear and robust proposal solutions and execution packages that meet both the corporate business goals and customer expectations, as well as align with relevant governing policies. This position will be required to integrate with key stakeholders and contributors at all levels of the EPIC team and corporate/program leadership in leading the development of effective, efficient and timely proposals, often under tight deadlines.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

• Manage the end-to-end proposal development and submission process, including interpretation of RFPs, coordinating RFI’s, developing solution strategies, SOW preparation, bid analysis, strategic planning and execution package development.
• Analyse tender/RFP requirements and develop proposal strategies.
• Lead and facilitate the development, review and release of all required proposal elements.
• Develop detailed project execution packages in support of awarded proposals.
• Support and manage project execution as assigned.
• Ensure all proposal documentation is maintained IAW current document control processes.
• Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS 

Essential

• Undergraduate Qualifications - Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifications - Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum Essential

• Proposal and Project Management process knowledge
• Proposal document preparation using Microsoft Office and Adobe suites
• Document Management experience

Desirable

• Experience developing proposals/bids
• Proposal planning and Microsoft Project
• Schedule development/management
• Construction project management and estimation
• SharePoint and MS Project experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English
• Australian or US citizen

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

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Please note: This position is contingent upon the formal award of the contract to our organization. Employment offers will only be finalized once the contract has been awarded and all necessary approvals have been received.

For further information contact recruitmentaustralia@amentum.com

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.