Fusion Project Director (DOE/ORNL)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a seasoned project leader to oversee comprehensive program execution, including procurement, assembly, commissioning, QA, and ES&H. You will coordinate with PMs, cost analysts, and staff to align resources and implement effective strategies.

Applicants should have a BS degree with 10+ years of related experience and strong DOE project management experience, including leading reviews and advisory committees.

Qualifications

• BS degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of DOE project management guidelines.
• Minimum of 5 years managing DOE projects per order 413, especially DOE Office of Science projects.
• Experience leading project reviews and advisory committees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including procurement, device assembly & commissioning, quality assurance, and ES&H, in coordination with the Project Manager, Cost Account Managers, and Project Controls staff.
• Establish clear expectations and communications with key project contributors and vendors.
• Assess emerging issues that could impact project performance and develop strategies and solutions to mitigate and manage them.
• Work closely with project leaders and managers to ensure effective strategies are implemented and resources are aligned with project goals.
• Create and nurture a succession plan to guarantee a highly skilled project management, technical, and support staff.
• Manage relationships with the DOE Federal Project Director, Fusion Energy Sciences program manager, FES management, ORNL and project leadership, and project advisory boards, committees, and the scientific community.
• Foster strong teams through collaboration across ORNL and accessing external expertise when necessary.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance, as well as achieve ESH and QA goals.
• Serve as a member of project committees, including the Change Control Board and the Integrated Project Team.
• Lead the project team to earn high assessments in DOE/SC Office of Project Assessment reviews and complete annual Notable Outcome deliverables.
• Lead by example, promoting ORNL's "Research Code of Conduct" and fostering a respectful workplace.

Skills

DOE project management guidelines

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Advisory committees

Education

BS degree

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a seasoned project leader to oversee comprehensive program execution, including procurement, assembly, commissioning, QA, and ES&H. You will coordinate with PMs, cost analysts, and staff to align resources and implement effective strategies.

Applicants should have a BS degree with 10+ years of related experience and strong DOE project management experience, including leading reviews and advisory committees.