PROJECT MANAGER

Banda Group International Llc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Fully paid Dental, Vision, Life

Medical coverage PPO/HDHP

HSA employer contributions

PTO + 11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Development reimbursement

Gym membership

Veteran support

Team building events

Job summary

Banda Group International is seeking a junior Technical Project Manager to learn risk management for capital asset projects under DOE guidelines. The role emphasizes documentation, routine risk assessments, and mentorship while supporting senior staff.

Based in Richland, WA with potential hybrid work, the position develops fundamentals in Monte Carlo analysis, risk reporting, and project controls across multidisciplinary teams in a government-related environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, PM, business, math or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD and engineering principles.
• Experience with Creo 3D CAD and PDMLink PLM.
• Experience checking 3D CAD models and MBD.
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14 standards.
• Experience with fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Experience with configuration management and release workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Ability to resolve complex technical problems and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks affecting scope, cost, schedule, or tech performance.
• Draft risk statements with causes, consequences, and assumptions.
• Update and maintain risk registers with owners and due dates.
• Participate in risk review meetings and document outcomes.
• Learn risk probability assessment using established criteria and guidance.
• Understand project lifecycle and how risk management supports planning and closeout.
• Learn cost and schedule risk analysis including Monte Carlo concepts.
• Gather inputs, run risk models under guidance, and document results.
• Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials.
• Identify missing information and escalate risk exposure to senior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, controls staff, engineers to support risk documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Creo 3D CAD

PDMLink PLM

Model-Based Definition (MBD)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

PROJECT MANAGER

NM Office Portland, OR, Portland, OR, US

Salary Range: $70.00 To $80.00 Hourly

About Banda Group International

Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Technical Project Manager 1 supports risk management for capital asset projects while developing foundational knowledge and practical experience under the guidance of experienced risk professionals. This is a junior, developmental role focused on learning project risk management, maintaining accurate risk documentation, and supporting routine assessments and reporting.

The selected candidate will learn risk management practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B and applicable institutional requirements. Work will consist of clearly defined assignments with regular direction, mentoring, and review. Training will include identifying and documenting risks, supporting risk assessments, and learning the fundamentals of Monte Carlo analysis.

This position is located in Richland, Washington and may have a hybrid schedule, depending on the applicant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.

Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.

Update and maintain risk registers, including risk owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status updates.

Participate in risk review meetings, document discussion outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.

Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.

Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.

Learn the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.

Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, running established risk models under direct guidance, and documenting assumptions and results for review.

Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.

Identify missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff for review.

Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to understand project activities and support accurate risk documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD, mechanical design, and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated experience using Creo 3D CAD software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience checking 3D CAD models and drawings and working with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14 standards, particularly Y14.5-2009 and Y14.41.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing processes.
• Knowledge of engineering configuration management and product-definition release workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or a related field through coursework, internships, or employment.

Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.

Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

BGI is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.