Nevada National Security Sites · 2 hours ago
Senior Principal Project Manager
2621 Losee Road, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $214K/yr
12+ years expNevada National Security Sites is managed by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), which operates to ensure the security of the United States through high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. The Senior Principal Project Manager will oversee large infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time and on-cost delivery while managing all aspects of the project lifecycle and leading the Integrated Project Team to achieve project goals.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the construction and modification of facilities across the Nevada National Security Site, primarily the Device Assembly Facility (DAF), and or, the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) Operations, as well as related support infrastructure systems (civil site prep, water, sewer, communication, and electrical power)
Overall, this position will manage large projects ($20-50M Total Project Cost (TPC)) that involve complex and technically challenging scopes of work. Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing)
Manage projects in accordance with established company procedures that control project management including project management best practices and processes, planning, phase gate reviews, estimating, schedule development, work authorization, monitoring project performance, controlling the project baseline, EVMS reporting, and change control
Lead the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to plan and complete the projects on time and on budget
Establish and actively monitor customer satisfaction
Proactively develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk
Use and document cost-benefit analysis in decision-making
Effectively use communication skills in executing project management responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience and at least 12 years' related professional experience, which included at least 8 years' as a designated Project Manager
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization and lead technical discussions
Ability to synthesis, analyze, draw conclusions and make recommendations from data
Ability to maintain satisfaction of stakeholders with differing needs and expectations
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Evaluate alternatives and identifies solutions using systematic, multi-step approaches. Develop innovative solutions that improve project performance. Identify, develop, and initiate innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist
Collaboration: Facilitate discussion and resolve conflicts within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and with stakeholders. Establish trust among IPT members. Build and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish tasks. Establish and manage effective large (20-100 people) IPTs. Maintain and effectively leads the IPT. Achieve customer satisfaction. Coach and motivate team members while promoting team interaction. Delegate responsibility appropriately. Use collaborative skills to resolve conflicts and create productive partnerships. Mentors other less experienced Project Managers by consulting and providing advice
Decision-Making: Demonstrates effective decision-making skills, including knowledge of how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyzes the risks and future impact of decisions. Uses cost benefit analysis in decision-making. Guides staff and the IPT in learning and applying effective decision-making approaches. Participates in strategy development at the program level
Achieve internal Project Manager Certification at the Advanced Level or higher within 1 year, unless there are extenuating circumstances
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
A nationally recognized certification in Project Management (i.e. Project Management Institute Project Management Professional ®) is preferred
Previous experience managing DOE/NNSA Line Item Construction projects under DOE Order 413.3B is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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