Project Controls Manager - Neutron Sciences

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

88d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Office (PMO) of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Project Controls Manager to manage a team of project controls analysts. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

Requirements

BS/BA in project or construction management, business, science, engineering or equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered.
Eight to ten years of experience working with projects and leading project controls activities, including experience with research-based project(s) within the DOE or Department of Defense (DOD).
Hands-on experience working within an EIA-748 compliant EVMS environment; to include setting baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analysis.
Three years lead or supervisory experience.
Understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, change management.
Understanding of DOE Order 413.3b and EIA-748 compliant EVM.
Significant hands-on experience with: Oracle Primavera, Deltek Cobra or similar cost processors, change control applications, and custom system and report development.
Strong communications skills and the ability to successfully interact with DOE, senior laboratory management, and senior project staff members, as well as project controls staff.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Nice To Haves

Five years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA- 748; to include setting baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analysis.
MS in project or construction management, business, engineering or equivalent.
Fifteen years of experience successfully performing project controls duties as noted above for research-based or construction project(s) within the DOE Office of Science within a national laboratory environment.
Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training.
Solid understanding of ORNL and DOE Office of Science project management best practices.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership and mentorship in all areas of project management for PMO staff assigned to the project.
Facilitating effective communication and coordination with the PMO.
Developing and maintaining the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and accompanying dictionary, along with logic-driven, resource-loaded schedules and detailed cost estimates.
Identifying and managing risks, including performing Monte Carlo simulations as needed.
Managing change control processes.
Preparing various status reports, including those based on Earned Value Management (EVM), and ensuring compliance with ORNL and DOE project management governance.
Conducting project management process and systems training for all relevant project staff, with a specific focus on technical control account managers (CAMs).
Supporting project reviews, such as project status reviews, stage gate reviews, and earned value system surveillance/compliance reviews.
Leading funding analysis and developing strategies for handling shortfalls or surpluses.
Developing reports and meeting structures as needed to highlight potential issues and areas of positive impact for exploitation.
Provide guidance and counseling regarding schedules, budgets, and EVMS processes to senior project leadership.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.