Principal Project Manager
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Examinations Acquisition Project (NEAP) Facility and System Requirements (FSR) unit is seeking a Project Manager capable of developing and maintaining project management deliverables in support of the NEAP crane projects. The successful candidate will support NEAP by leading a cross-site team of engineers to ensure the NEAP cranes are delivered as planned. This position requires development of workplans, project execution plans, communication with stakeholders for the full life cycle from design to commissioning of the major cranes that will be used in NEAP. The candidate will also support FSR in administration of the existing NEAP project management processes including tools and systems that support NEAP Integrated Master Schedule and NEAP Earned Value Management.
Required skills and duties:
• Technical Knowledge: Provides technical knowledge for project development and project execution with the goals of completing the project without compromising safety, reliability, and operability. Understand crane specifications, laboratory requirements, and compliance with Lifting and Handling (L&H) standards.
• Leadership: Provides leadership for area of responsibility to anticipate needs of the customer or end user and initiates actions to obtain concurrence and support for new work. Manage project stakeholders including internal and external communications and meetings.
• Problem Solving: Monitors project performance and initiates corrective actions as necessary and addresses unforeseen issues as they arise. Participates in strategic planning.
• Project Management: Project Management Certification (NNL PMCP Level 3 or higher, PMI (PMP), IAPM (CPM), etc.) Support planning activities for projects like schedule development, risk identification and management, cost estimating, and financial performance.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Primavera (P6). Utilize other tools and methodologies to optimize assigned projects and tasks. Experienced in Microsoft 365 suite.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with 9 years of relevant experience or Masters degree from an accredited college or university and 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience with projects with delivery of major equipment for commissioning in major construction projects.
• Familiar with government reporting requirement covered in DOE Order 413.3B and NNL's Project Execution Guide (PEG).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with crane projects in the NNL or under the Navy Crane Center (NCC).
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Company
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.