Project Manager Deputy (Business Ops) - 41060

Duties and Responsibilities:   •             Serve as liaison/main point-of-contact for medium-scale projects; •             Coordinate and schedule projects as required; •             Provide general scopes of work to include, for example, repair, replacement, and renovation of office space; •             Use AutoCAD software to draft/modify building floor plans; •             Work with Department of Justice project managers and private Architectural and Engineering firms as required on projects; •             Have a familiarity with the federal government lease management system; •             Provide weekly reports on the status of projects and other assigned tasks;  •             Monitor progress of projects, highlight any problem areas, propose solutions and update management on a regular basis; •             Makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise; •             Gives presentations or briefings on all aspects of assigned tasks/projects; •             Participates in phase, milestone, and final project reviews; •             Identifies project documentation requirements or procedures; •             Assists upper management with budgetary and administrative responsibilities, and •             Other duties as assigned.     Required Qualifications:     Five years of experience within or related to the project assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.  Typically requires bachelors degree or equivalent, and seven to nine years of related experience, including three to five years of supervisory/management experience.     Theories, principles and operational practices applicable to the area of assignment;  Principles and techniques used in budget management.  Project management principles, processes, and techniques.  Team management techniques, principles and practices. Communication techniques to bring about agreement between divergent points of view.     AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project or equivalent software packages.     Ability to read, analyze and interpret blue print drawings, technical documents, procedures and government regulations.  Ability to write reports.  Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of customers or clients.     Desired Qualifications:   Tactful, resolute, committed to providing excellent customer service - a "Team Player".  Requires skill and persuasion in dealing with others, both inside and outside of the department.  Interactions with others generally require influencing, instructing and negotiating with individuals to gain their understanding, cooperation and action.  Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees.