United States onlyJob Overview:
Program Manager to provide strategic, P&L, and operational leadership for APTIM's nationwide Military Munitions Response Program (MMPR) portfolio--including investigation, removal, and remediation projects executed under USACE, NAVFAC, and other DoD task-order contracts. The Director of Operations serves as the senior accountable executive for safety, quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction across all MMRP programs
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Focus Area
Key Expectations
Strategic Growth & Capture
Shape and implement growth strategy; position for upcoming SATOCs/MATOCs and TOs. Serve as executive sponsor on high-value proposals; define and drive win themes, pricing strategy, and go/no-go decisions.
Operational Excellence & P&L
Own full life-cycle execution--safety (zero incidents), quality, schedule, budget, and profit.
Program & Portfolio Oversight
Review Work Plans, QAPPS, and CERCLA/RCRA deliverables for technical accuracy. Approve variance requests, major change orders, and subcontractor awards above delegation limits.
People Leadership
Lead and mentor Project Managers, UXO Program Managers, and HTRW engineers; establish succession plans. Champion a diverse, inclusive culture and continuous learning (PMP, UXO QEP, PE/PG).
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain established client relationships and foster new relationships in the MMRP space. Resolve escalated issues; ensure favorable CPARS ratings.
Compliance & Risk Management
Enforce EM 385-1-1, OSHA, ATF, and DDESB requirements. Oversee explosive safety site plans (ESSPs) and federal/state permit compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
- 15 + years progressive leadership in MMRP, OE/UXO, and environmental remediation with DoD clients; minimum 10 years P&L ownership.
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Demonstrated success delivering multi-site MMRP contracts > $50M total value.
- Demonstrated success in leading and capturing competitive TO proposals.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (+ current refresher).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
- UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS) or UXO Program Manager (UXO PM) credential.
- MBA or M.S. in related filed.
- Experience integrating unmanned systems (UAV/LiDAR) and advanced geophysics (AGC) into munitions investigations.
- Experience with USACE Huntsville MMRP contracts -- capture and execution
ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $170K to $190K. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
Aptim Federal Services is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
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