Project Manager
$150,000–$250,000 year
On-siteOak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of engineering, procurement, construction, and technical projects from initiation through completion. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams while developing comprehensive project management plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers. Manage scope, cost, quality, and performance objectives by coordinating multidisciplinary personnel and implementing corrective actions for schedule or budget challenges. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, prepare executive briefings, and oversee change control processes. Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards while supporting proposal development and procurement activities. Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintain a strong safety culture, and utilize tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience in DOE/NNSA or nuclear environments, security clearance, and PMP certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of project management experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, government, nuclear, or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management principles
- Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and procurement activities
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, controls, and performance measurement techniques
- Experience working in highly regulated environments such as DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, or similar industries
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting customer expectations
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or U.S. Government security clearance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
- Working knowledge of DOE project lifecycle requirements and project controls practices
- PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong customer relationship management and client-facing communication abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while leading diverse engineering teams
- Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced environments
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, project management tools, and Unanet ERP system
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