Engineering Project Manager / CAM

Kansas City National Security Campus

Overland Park (KS)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) is seeking a Project Manager II to lead moderately complex projects and support senior program managers. The role involves working with engineers and sponsors to drive execution, cost control, and schedule adherence.

This position requires U.S. citizenship, potential DOE security clearance, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements with up to 15% travel. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

2+ years of relevant experience in engineering, business, or program management.
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead moderately complex projects and/or strategic business process development.
Support Senior and Lead Program Managers and engineers for specified projects.
Develop cost and schedule framework for projects and ensure delivery to cost and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

PMI certification

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

This Project Manager II role is responsible for leading moderately complex projects and/or strategic business process development and execution. This position is also responsible for acting as support to Senior and Lead Program Managers and engineers for specified projects while representing program management to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluates, determines, and executes project management activities for one or more moderate to complex projects.
Provides expertise to review and drive execution of innovative solutions to technical issues.
Develops cost and schedule framework for projects and project elements; intervenes as necessary to ensure delivery to cost and schedule agreements.
Provides primary support and guidance to the financial planning, monitoring, scheduling, preparation, and release of technical/schedule information required for project execution.
Performs some technical, administrative, and logistical liaison roles with KCNSC, Department of Energy, laboratories, integrated contractors, and other government agencies for one or more growth programs.
Mentors associate project managers and student business interns.
Performs data aggregation through research and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) queries to support forecast modeling.
Regularly sends established reports for project updates to Sr. PM, Lead PM, and sponsor.
Leads project overage investigations and completes paperwork to re-align.
Leads forecast modeling so data can be regularly pulled when needed.
Supports sponsor development/business development as needed to support program management.

You Must Have

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (job description and job posting) e
Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
2+years of relevant experience in engineering, business, or program management
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering
United States Citizenship
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

Integrates complex concepts and information using established program management systems and processes.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of business concepts and principles associated with project cost and forecasting.
Demonstrates proficiency in both oral and written communication skills.
Possesses knowledge of customers, products, technologies, and technical processes.
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred.
Candidates with Engineering Degrees are highly desired.
Education related to Engineering practices and processes is highly valued.
Experience in a technology and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Established knowledge of KCNSC customers, products, tools, and processes is a plus.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Industry leading 401(k) match
Generous paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification & License Programs
Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.

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