Principal Project Manager

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) Savings Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects and programs, including multi-project portfolios. You will build team infrastructure, staff resources, define scope and schedules, and manage costs and subcontractors to meet objectives.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder coordination, and sharing lessons learned across the organization to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 7+ years.
• Experience with large scale construction projects is preferred.
• Experience with Earned Value Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, programs with multiple integrated projects or portfolios and ensure timely delivery.
• Define scope, work breakdown structure, cost estimates, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Manage budgets, subcontractor relationships, and project risks; coordinate stakeholders and staff.
• Lead knowledge management and disseminate lessons learned across the organization.

Skills

Large scale construction experience

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Responsible for the execution of project/program/portfolio deliverables. Responsible for managing projects, programs with multiple integrated projects, or portfolios of related projects including defining, planning, and ensuring execution of all tasks necessary to meet project/program/portfolio objectives. Specific responsibilities include creating and maintaining the team infrastructure, obtaining necessary resources to staff and support the program, defining scope and work breakdown structure, developing cost estimates and resource loaded schedules, evaluating change requests and approving or rejecting as appropriate, managing overall costs versus budget, managing subcontracted relationships, identifying and mitigating project risks, and interfacing with and integrating the efforts of stakeholders, support personnel and line management to ensure project objectives are achieved. Leads knowledge management initiatives by disseminating lessons learned and best practices throughout the organization.

• This position will be to support various large construction sub-contracts and provide oversight of the construction management contractor.
• Experience with producing reports for various levels of stake holders including managers, executive management, and government representatives is desired.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Large Scale Construction Experience
• Earned Value Management Experience

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.