US ITER Project Controls Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a skilled Project Controls Manager to lead a team of project controls specialists for the multi-billion US ITER project. The role focuses on establishing WBS and schedules, managing risks, and ensuring EVMS compliance under DOE oversight, within the US ITER program managed by ORNL in Tennessee.

The candidate will guide CAMs, deliver status reports, and support reviews while aligning with ORNL values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering or related field.
• Five years of supervisory personnel experience.
• Ten years of experience performing project controls duties for major projects within DOE/DOD.
• Experience with EVMS environment compliant with O413.3B and EIA-748.
• Hands-on with Primavera, Cobra and reporting tools.
• Strong communications with senior leadership and committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to project controls staff.
• Develop and maintain WBS and dictionary with resource-loaded schedules and cost estimates.
• Identify and manage risks including Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative risk analysis.
• Manage change control processes.
• Prepare status reports including EVM-based reports and ensure governance compliance.
• Conduct project management process training for CAMs.
• Support project reviews and earned value system surveillance/compliance reviews.
• Lead funding analysis and develop strategies for shortfalls/surpluses.
• Develop reports and meeting structures to highlight issues and opportunities.
• Provide guidance on schedules, budgets, and EVMS to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls management

EVMS

WBS development

Risk analysis

Schedule development

Cost estimation

Change control

Communication with leadership

Monte Carlo analysis

Education

BS/BA in project/construction management or related field

MS in project/construction management or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Primavera

Deltek Cobra

Change control applications

Custom report development

Job description

Requisition Id 16942

Overview The US ITER Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a skilled Project Controls Manager to manage a team of project controls specialists for the multi-billion dollar US ITER project.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

US ITER is a $6.5 Billion, Department of Energy multi-laboratory project that executes the United States (US) contributions to the international ITER fusion project now under assembly in France. The US is a non-host partner in the world’s largest and unprecedented scientific partnership to design and construct an experimental fusion facility aimed at establishing the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy. The US ITER project is managed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. Partner labs are Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and mentorship to project controls staff.
• Developing and maintaining the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and accompanying dictionary, along with logic-driven, resource-loaded schedules and detailed cost estimates.
• Identifying and managing risks, including overseeing the performance of Monte Carlo simulations and other forms of quantitative risk analysis.
• Managing change control processes.
• Preparing various status reports, including those based on Earned Value Management (EVM), and ensuring compliance with ORNL and DOE project management governance.
• Conducting project management process and systems training for all relevant project staff, with a specific focus on technical control account managers (CAMs).
• Supporting project reviews, such as project status reviews, stage gate reviews, and earned value system surveillance/compliance reviews.
• Leading funding analysis and developing strategies for handling shortfalls or surpluses.
• Developing reports and meeting structures as needed to highlight potential issues and areas of positive impact for exploitation.
• Providing guidance and counseling regarding schedules, budgets, and EVMS processes to senior project leadership.
• Delivering ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering or a related field
• Five years of supervisory personnel experience.
• Ten years of experience successfully performing project controls duties as noted above for major project(s) within the DOE or Department of Defense (DOD).
• Significant project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with O413.3B and EIA‑748, including setting baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports, and conducting variance analysis.
• Complete understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, and change management.
• Significant hands‑on experience with: Oracle Primavera, Deltek Cobra or similar cost processors, change control applications, and custom report development.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact successfully with senior project leadership, DOE, project review committees, and senior laboratory management.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in project or construction management, engineering, business, or equivalent.
• Fifteen years of experience successfully performing project controls duties as noted above for research-based or construction project(s) within the DOE Office of Science within a national laboratory environment.
• Fifteen years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA- 748; to include setting baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analysis.
• Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training.
• Solid understanding and DOE Office of Science project management best practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification.

Special Requirements

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements: For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.