Project Control Manager

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

4x10 work schedule

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) seeks a Manager to direct the Field Project Controls organization. The role covers planning, budgeting, schedule/cost performance, and integration with other groups to support field work execution in Richland, WA.

Responsibilities include baseline management, performance analysis, and leadership of control account staff. The position requires coordinating with DOE HFO, maintaining safety and ISMS compliance, and driving high standards in planning,

Qualifications

• Grade 20: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field and 8+ years directly related experience.
• Grade 21: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field and 10+ years directly related experience.
• Grade 22: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field and 12+ years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide management leadership for Project Controls performance analysis and monitoring, baseline management and integration support of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review performance trends, prepare analysis and schedule/cost recovery plans.
• Ensure consistent implementation of project controls standards, policies and procedures for the field organization.
• Prepare or review presentations based on system output and cost summaries for DOE HFO and H2C management.
• Develop and submit weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to DOE HFO and H2C management.

Job description

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

H2C seeks a Manager to provide management, leadership and direction for a Field Project Controls organization. Position includes leading all aspects of Project Controls including planning, budgeting, schedule/cost performance, analysis, funds management, and integration with other organizations in support of field work execution. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Department of Energy - Hanford Field Office (DOE HFO) guidance and direction and H2C plans and procedures.

The Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure consistent implementation of project controls standards, policies and procedures for the field organization;
• Provide management leadership and direction for Project Controls performance analysis and monitoring, baseline management and integration support of scope, schedule, and budget;
• Review performance trends, prepare analysis and schedule/cost recovery plans;
• Review and approve output from project schedule and cost systems;
• Prepare or review presentations based on system output;
• Evaluate manpower requirements to ensure development of an executable strategy;
• Support interface and analysis of baseline changes to project scope based on field and strategic planning decisions;
• Provide support to all internal and external assessments and audits;
• Ensure consistent communications and direction related to scope, cost, and schedule management to project controls staff, control account managers, project management, and external stakeholders.
• Drive consistency and high standards in planning, scheduling and budgeting;
• Understand the major business disciplines, the current status and trends in the industry, and one's own organization's position;
• Provide support to the functional organizations responsible for execution of baseline/contract scope as necessary;
• Development and submittal of weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to the DOE HFO and H2C management as required;
• Monitor and forecast estimates to complete and at completion, preparation of cost analysis to validate aggregate estimates to complete and estimates at completion for Operations project execution scope;
• Manage and support the project execution summary schedules, expanded schedules and other displays, as necessary;
• Ensure the Performance Measurement Baseline is current and represents the Integrated Tank Disposition Contract work scope;
• Manage and provide Project Controls support in the development of contract and out-year budget development for the baseline schedule;
• Develop collaborative relationships with H2C team and HFO to accomplish project objectives and initiatives;
• Ensure ISMS Principles are incorporated into organization's activities;
• Demonstrate commitment to the company Vision and its core values;
• Accountable for safety of self and organization based on the principle of no injuries to anyone;
• Make customers and their needs a primary focus;
• Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishment;
• Provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge, accomplish tasks, or solve problems;
• Set high standards of performance for self and others;
• Assumes mentoring and training roles for team;
• Seeks appropriate counsel as required to meet project requirements;
• Understand the major business disciplines, the current status and trends in the industry, and one's own organization's position; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Grade 20:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field, and eight (8) years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 21:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field, and ten (10) years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 22:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field, and twelve (12) years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to deliver business results, manage and execute complex projects, and be part of a healthy, empowering organization.
• Knowledge and experience with Hanford's accelerated clean-up baseline, TPA, and environmental regulatory issues and requirements is preferred.
• Hold a strong understanding of required scope and integrated schedule requirements to support the overall lTDC Mission.
• Possess a proven knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Skilled in the development of business tools and products.
• Capable of participating in negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a diverse group of individuals including both internal and external interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience-leading teams in the project controls area.

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $131,888

Hiring Range Maximum: $214,288

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.