Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 3 hours ago
Senior Project Controls Staff Member
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Project Controls Staff Member to lead the project controls efforts for the Government Computing Facility project. The role involves developing and implementing project control strategies, collaborating with project leadership, and ensuring compliance with DOE and ORNL requirements.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Development/maintenance of project work breakdown structure (WBS) and dictionary
Development/maintenance of detailed, logic driven, resource loaded schedules
Development/maintenance of summary and detailed cost estimates
Risk identification and management, to include Monte Carlo simulations
Change control management
Preparation of various status and Earned Value Management (EVM) based reports. Ensure all project management systems, project planning and project executions are compliant with applicable ORNL and DOE governance
Project management process and systems training for all applicable project staff, specifically the technical control account managers (CAMs)
Support for various project reviews, including project status reviews, stage gate reviews, and earned value system surveillance/compliance reviews
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
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering or equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered
10 years of experience successfully performing project controls duties as noted above for research-based project(s) within the DOE or Department of Defense (DOD)
10 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
Complete understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, change management and a complete 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
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
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification
Experience with risk management, working with risk analysis and simulation software
Experience as a Project Controls Lead on a large project
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
Fifteen years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748
Experience with conventional facilities construction or High-Performance Computing projects
Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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