Senior Project Manager

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,100 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in New York is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project deliverables across the organization. The ideal candidate will manage resources, develop cost estimates, and lead knowledge management initiatives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in project management, while PMP Certification and Primavera P6 experience are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong ability to manage project deliverables and budgets.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute project, program, and portfolio deliverables.
• Manage resources, develop cost estimates, and oversee subcontracted relationships.
• Lead knowledge management initiatives and disseminate best practices.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Knowledge management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful execution of project, program, and portfolio deliverables across the organization. You will manage projects or integrated programs by defining scope, planning activities, and ensuring all tasks are executed to meet established objectives. Core responsibilities include building and maintaining the project team infrastructure, securing and managing resources, developing cost estimates and resource loaded schedules, and overseeing subcontracted relationships. You will evaluate change requests, approve or reject them as appropriate, track overall costs versus budget, and identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful delivery. This position requires extensive coordination and integration with stakeholders, support personnel, and line management to align efforts and achieve project and program goals. You will also lead knowledge management initiatives by disseminating lessons learned and best practices throughout the organization. As a Project Manager within the Knolls Laboratory Site Director Management Office (DMO), you will play a key role in planning and developing program work; monitoring and controlling results; testing and validating deliverables; and transitioning outputs into operational use. You will contribute to continuous improvement activities and take on additional work scopes as assigned to support the DMO team.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• PMP Certification
• Primavera P6 Experience
• Familiar with Construction Work Scopes
• Familiar with Engineering Concepts

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

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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 8000 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.