Debris Project Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Debris Project Manager with strong debris monitoring operations experience to manage projects, oversee hauling contractors, and assist in business development tasks.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of debris monitoring software tools and reporting
• Working knowledge of debris removal assessment technology
• Working knowledge of building out debris operations teams to support project removal timelines
• Ability to travel and deploy for extend periods
• Demonstrated project management expertise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc
• Ability to manage costs, staffing, scheduling, and risk across multiple projects
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences
• Use project management and communication skills to manage, organize, and prioritize operations
• Must be highly independent, capable of making decisions in a highly charged and dynamic environment, and skilled in team building and consensus building
• Ability to manage project budgets and create meaningful projections for strategic decision making
• Ability to manage client expectations, subcontractor relationships, and overall contract with client to ensure success
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain federal and agency policies, regulations, and procedures
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of debris operations leadership and project management background supporting debris projects, preferably as a project lead
• Management and leadership support of debris operations staff on all debris removal protocols and safety standards
• FEMA Independent Study courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-632.a, IS-633, IS-634, IS-700, IS-800 strongly desired
• PMP and/or CEM not required but encouraged

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-event activities with the client and stakeholders and ensure required information is obtained from the client for operational planning
• Communicate with the client throughout the project, including regular meetings and reporting as requested and/or required by the contract
• Ensure professional, courteous, and respectful treatment of city or county officials, residents, contractors, managerial personnel, and fellow employees
• Manage and ensure performance of subcontractors and Tidal Basin personnel
• Ensure all work is performed safely
• Ensure all work performed is in accordance with Tidal Basin’s policies
• Provide management of operations including monitoring project budget and overall costs associated with project, utilizing technology to facilitate efficiencies
• Conduct asset management and logistics planning
• Provide daily project oversight and quality assurance
• Work with the hauling contractor to make sure debris removal efforts are accomplished efficiently and effectively
• Responsible for communicating project status and projected timelines to senior leadership throughout the project
• Ensure client project documentation is in accordance with FEMA policy
• Promptly resolve any contract, performance, or personnel issues, notifying all appropriate parties
• Provide technical assistance to the client in all phases of debris operations