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About American Ordnance
At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://aollc.biz

We’re looking for an on-site full-time, staff Project Support Specialist to join our American Ordnance team located in Middletown, IA.

Position Summary:
The Project Support Specialist (PSS) supports the Project Director/Manager with all aspects of the project. The PSS, under the direction of the Project Director/Manager, works with the project team to facilitate and supervise day-to-day management of the project, including, but not limited to: working with the team to provide schedule updates, cost and financial updates, managing of contract data submittals, scheduling of meetings, capturing and publishing meeting minutes, and creation and publishing agendas and presentation.

As the Project Support Specialist, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Under the authority and direction of the Project Director/Manager, facilitate and supervise day-to-day project management activities for the project.
• Lead project team in providing updates to schedule, cost and change in scope updates.
• Manage contract data submittals and project data repository.
• Collaborate with project controls to compile and review project metrics, providing reports to project and American Ordnance leadership.
• Support bids, to include development of Statement of Works, Work Breakdown Structures, Integrated Master Scheduler generation, and pricing, during the design and construction phase of the project.
• Perform administrative support functions for the project, including, but not limited to; generation of purchase requests, scheduling of meetings, capturing and publishing meeting minutes, and creation and publishing agendas and presentation.

• Strong desire to progress into a Project Manager role in 2-4 years experience in this role
• Ability to work effectively under minimum supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Bachelor Degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience working in a project or program environment
• PMP certification is a plus
• Great attitude and team player
• Successful completion of background screening process

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

• Talent Acquisition Partner: Stephan Shinholt

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

American Ordnance, A Day & Zimmermann Company is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. American Ordnance is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.