Subdivision Technical Manager -SFHP Project Management and Integration

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Energy (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & CAP

Time Off & Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a PMI Manager to lead the Project Management and Integration subdivision, coordinating multi-site teams across SFHP, NEAP, and IIER. You will shape project strategy, manage risk, and drive planning and budgeting for major recapitalization efforts.

The role requires a strong track record in project leadership within complex design/construction projects and the ability to collaborate with Naval Reactors and senior executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with prior management experience.
• PM knowledge and professional certifications (PMP and/or NNL PM Certification Program).
• Ability to lead with senior managers and mentor staff.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for executive-level updates.
• Experience with large design/construction projects and recapitalization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project management systems and processes for SFHP, NEAP and IIER.
• Provide strategic direction and support for all recapitalization projects.
• Drive planning, performance monitoring, risk management, and budgeting outputs.
• Coordinate communications across Naval Reactors DMOs and senior management.
• Lead cross-site PMI organization and collaboration with DMOs to improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic partnering

Mentoring

Nuclear industry experience

DOE project knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Bachelor's degree in technical 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

The Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization (SFHP) Department was formed to deliver the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility which will recapitalize the spent fuel processing capabilities of the Expended Core Facility (ECF) in Idaho. The manager of the Project Management and Integration (PMI), Subdivision in the SFHP Department is a key member of the Department Manager's senior leadership team and is responsible for partnering with the Capital Project Directorate Subdivision Managers to provide strategic direction and support for all projects that will recapitalize ECF, which are the SFHP, the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) which will recapitalize the expended core examination capabilities, and the Interim Irradiations Examination Recapitalization (IIER) which recapitalizes capabilities supporting irradiations testing at the Advanced Test Reactor. The PMI Sub-division is a multi-site organization consisting of one unit based at NRF and two units based at Bettis with personnel at Liberty Street and KAPL. Specific duties include development and maintenance of the project management systems and processes used by SFHP, NEAP and IIER to manage ongoing and future major projects. The PMI Manager has a leadership role across Capital Projects to integrate efforts and drive decisions, deliver and enhance tools for work planning, performance monitoring, managing risks, coordinating the delivery of planning and budgetary work products to Naval Reactors, and managing Department and Project level communications. Additional responsibilities include engaging with the Reactor Servicing and Technology Directorate Management Offices (DMO) as well as other DMOs on strategic and tactical decision making and projects to improve productivity and effectiveness throughout NNL. The manager should demonstrate a strong commitment to the Team 1 philosophy and the NNL leadership values and behaviors. The manager should exercise leadership qualities to develop and leverage the Project Management culture and the skills of all SFHP Department employees in the accomplishment of NNL’s mission and goals. The manager should initiate and drive the execution of actions that further the productivity of SFHP personnel. The manager is expected to administer and interpret CP-specific policies and procedures affecting SFHP, NEAP, and IIER through collaboration with members of senior management. The selected candidate is expected to gain valuable experience and development in this position that could serve them well in future positions.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and previous management experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and previous management experience.

Preferred Skills

• High performing leader with a desire to continue developing their career through this assignment.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or science from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a large design and/or construction project (e.g., A1B, S1B, SFHP, NEAP, S8G-ROH, commercial or nuclear industry project)
• Clear communication skills including making presentations to senior and executive management on project status
• Experience that would enable quick learning of the large project recapitalization business (e.g. experience with DOE Order 413.3B, NNL Financial and Budgeting Systems, Sub-Contracting, as well fuel handling systems, core examinations and irradiations processes, etc.)
• Project Management Knowledge and Professional Development and Certifications. (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or NNL Project Management Certification Program)
• Ability to partner with senior managers and drive the organization towards a strategic vision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior Naval Reactors personnel and subcontract executives
• Ability to promote teamwork and mentor less experienced employees for future leadership positions
• Responds to changing circumstances with a positive attitude

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

$159,200.00 - $253,800.00 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.