Senior Project Manager

Parsons•Jackson, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to provide Project Management support at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina .

Requirements

Possess a degree in an Engineering discipline or directly related degree. Degrees in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering are a plus but not required, as other disciplines may be acceptable. Appropriate experience may demonstrate engineering degree equivalency. Assigned project management or schedule personnel must possess a degree in an appropriately related discipline such as engineering, science, math, accounting, or business management. Again, appropriate experience may demonstrate project management equivalency
At least 15 years of relevant experience
Experience in managing nuclear facility design and construction projects that have significant resource requirements, new technologies, and aggressive project milestones
Experience in supporting reviews and evaluations performed by several levels of management at various points in the lifecycle of the project, including Initiation, definition, execution and transition/closeout phases
Experience in supporting development, preparation and execution of independent technical review plans to ensure that technical objectives are obtainable and full technical performance capabilities are achieved
Ability to assess the need for and establish criteria for new project management or construction techniques necessary to meet the unique programmatic needs
Ability to support planning, direction and management of project assessments and project matters involving close coordination on Documented Safety Analysis, Technical Safety Requirements, Operational Safety Requirements, Unreviewed Safety Questions, facility authorization Bases and Agreements, Safety Evaluation Reports preparation, and all other activities associated with the project development and implementation of the assigned facility safety authorization basis
Ability to lead Integrated Project Team(s) which consists of members responsible for coordination and resolution of issues associated with high hazard and/or technically complex projects in the areas of budget, work prioritization and performance, health and safety, environmental compliance, and safeguards and security
Ability to provide input to contractor functional areas or project performance measures and goals with regard to the facility design and construction
Experience managing project cost, technical and schedule baselines
Knowledge of DOE orders and guides related to Federal Project Director roles and responsibilities for acquisitions and project management, e.g., DOE O 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of capital Assets and DOE 361.1 B, Acquisition career Management Program
Knowledge of engineering and/or physical science principles required to oversee the technical review and security and safety authorization aspects of an enriched uranium facility construction project
Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in, project management and control systems and principles including knowledge of applicable DOE/NNSA Orders and directives dealing with project management, budget preparation, cost estimating, general design criteria, risk management, baseline change control, environmental, safety and health, and other DOE/NNSA Orders that govern the application of environmental, safety and health requirements to the planning, design and construction of facilities
Knowledge of design and construction methods and practices, including new equipment process startup, to assure projects are managed in an efficient, cost-effective manner with applicable controls

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of contract management
Skilled in communication techniques in order to effectively engage with engineering design teams, cost estimators, construction managers, and other personnel involved in large scale construction projects
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" Clearance is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide direct project management support to the Federal Project Directors responsible for the portfolio of projects
Review project and engineering design deliverables
Assist with project planning
Provide support for daily oversight of construction installation activities
Perform or support self-assessments of construction oversight activities to ensure oversight quality and breadth of coverage
Conduct technical analyses with regards to areas of project management
Full-time work will be performed onsite at the Savannah River Site
Overtime will not be authorized