Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Richland, WA, seeks a Junior Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst) to support risk management for capital asset projects and learn from experienced risk professionals.

The role focuses on documenting risks, maintaining risk registers, and preparing routine risk summaries while developing skills in cost and schedule risk analysis and project lifecycle awareness in a support-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts: scope, cost, schedule, deliverables.
• Ability to organize data, review for completeness, and keep accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; basic Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document risks that could affect scope, cost, or schedule.
• Draft risk statements with causes, consequences, and assumptions.
• Update risk registers with owners, probability, impact, and status.
• Participate in risk review meetings and follow up on actions.

Skills

Basic understanding of project mgmt

Organize information & records

Clear written & verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Follow procedures & collaborate

Willingness to ask questions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Project Manager 1 (Project Risk Analyst) opportunity in Richland, WA to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Organization/Group: LIP-PR

Schedule: 4/10s

Summary:

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.

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Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, gained through education, training, or work experience.
• Ability to organize information, review data for completeness and consistency, and maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and develop skills in project risk management and quantitative analysis.

Desired 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.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.