Facility Project Manager

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) invites applications for a Facility Project Manager to oversee projects in nuclear, radiological, and biopharmaceutical domains. Lean on PMBOK practices, coordinate with Planning, Design, and Construction, and report to the Senior Manager - Project Management.

The role supports a fast-paced environment, collaborates with multiple internal functions, and helps deliver safety-focused, on-time, within-budget project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of PMBOK project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of assigned projects and proactively communicate status and risks to stakeholders.
• Follow and establish necessary programs and processes to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within specifications and budget.
• Monitor and mitigate risks throughout execution; identify and manage issues.
• Monitor deliverables quality and engage subject matter experts on specifications.
• Provide periodic status reports to stakeholders as requested.
• Engage with Reactor Operations, Facility Operations, Health Physics and Safety, Production, and other internal MURR functions.
• Interface with PDC to ensure timely completion of projects and address risks and issues proactively.
• Build strong relationships with Campus facility group to meet MURR objectives within University guidelines.

Skills

PMBOK knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Hiring Department

University of Missouri Research Reactor

Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a Facility Project Manager to monitor the performance, schedule, budget, and implementation of projects for a nuclear/radiological and biopharmaceutical organization. Projects consist of various scopes, sizes, and stakeholder engagement and require proactive communication and collaboration with the University's Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) function. The incumbent should demonstrate solid knowledge (PMBOK) and application of project management principles and methodologies, as well as strong communication, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. This position will report to the Senior Manager - Project Management.

MURR Facility Operations supports the critical infrastructure necessary to deliver the efficient and safe operation of the research reactor, isotope production, and research activities. This includes the development and maintenance of a long-term facility master plan.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of assigned projects and proactively communicate status and risks to designated stakeholders.
• Follow and establish necessary programs and processes that ensure projects are completed on schedule, within specifications and budget.
• Monitor and mitigate risks throughout execution. Identify and manage issues throughout the project.
• Monitor quality of deliverables and engage MURR functional technical subject matter experts on specifications.
• Provide periodic status reports to stakeholders, as requested and defined.
• Establish a high level of engagement with Reactor Operations, Facility Operations, Health Physics and Safety, Production, and other internal MURR functions.
• Interface with PDC to ensure the timely completion of projects and identify and address risks and emerging issues proactively.
• Establish a strong relationship with the Campus facility group to ensure MURR objectives are met within the guidance and requirements of the University of Missouri charter.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification.
• Nuclear and/or radiological facility experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $85,000 to $120,000 per year

Grade: GGS M13

University Title: Facility Project Coordinator

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

A life-saving operation in the middle of America - the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) - needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.

MURR's reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines - From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.

Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.

Be a part of MURR

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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