Project Manager

About the position

AIP is looking for a Project Manager to work in St. Paul, Minnesota. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Project Manager (PM) has overall responsibility and authority for the successful performance of all aspects of the contract including the project management, contract scope requirements, customer relations, labor relations, employee relations, employee safety & health, and vendor/subcontractor management. He/she is responsible for implementing any programs or process improvements to continuously enhance the services provided for any of the contract aspects. The PM is the dedicated management administrator for all Akima Infrastructure Protection LLC (AIP) contractor-provided support services and ensures the flow of operations between all contractor-staffed positions of the contract. Works cooperatively with the company leadership to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the contract within the scope and policy defined by the client agency and according to the policy direction of the company. Has budgetary responsibility for all contract costs and is accountable for meeting all financial objectives. The PM reports to the President of AIP.

Responsibilities

• Plans, and provides leadership, for the administrative and security programs of the facility.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with the client departments.
• Directs the activities of all contractor related facility functions, assigns duties and delegates authority.
• Establishes programs and activities to motivate employees and enhance employee morale.
• Establishes programs and activities to improve employee safety and health and achieve a zero-incident culture.
• Establishes creative methods to enhance, improve, and optimize operations to reduce costs.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary or corrective action.
• Ensures that adequate procedures, methods, and techniques are established in all programs, disciplines, and operations.
• Monitors compliance with established facility methods and systems and seeks improvements.
• Works collaboratively with corporate Shared Services functions to ensure services provided meet contract objectives.
• Ensures the ability of the facility staff to respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Clears policy matters with the appropriate corporate and/or client officials.
• Remains aware of statutory requirements, and legal decisions affecting operations.
• Analyzes proposals, financial statements, records, statistical reports, budget estimates and justifications.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with government and private agencies.
• Responds to significant unusual occurrences during scheduled business hours.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure effective operation of the facility.
• Ensures ICE Performance Standards are communicated to the workforce.
• Meets with the COR to review contractor performance and plan improvements.
• Confirms the contractor follows the Staffing Plan.
• Ensures the Quality Control Program is executed effectively.
• Monitors performance of leads and staff.
• Ensures Facility Security and Control performance measures are achieved.
• Ensures delivery of a Monthly Activity Report summarizing contractor staffing, activities, and performance.
• Manages and oversees the training.
• Attends government briefings to provide leadership visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice; or Business.
• Minimum of five (5) years related law enforcement management/detention/correctional facility administrative experience.
• Must have strong leadership ability, sound judgment, and effective administrative ability.
• Must have strong analytical skills for resolving complex cross functional problems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of career development and advancement programs.
• Must have strong math and MS-Excel skills to track costs and expenditures against budget.
• Must understand time management methods to enable satisfying multiple competing objectives.
• Must be capable of negotiating and making binding decisions for the company.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills with all levels of management.
• Ability to prepare management, business, technical, and personnel reports.
• Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing an armed security operation.
• Knowledge and a working understanding of ICE methods, operations, and terminology.
• Able to pass the ICE National Agency Check, Person of Public Trust.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.