Project Manager- Mechanical Projects
Fulltime - Onsite: Princeton, NJ
Direct Hire
Overview
EGS is assisting our client in hiring for the position of NSTX-U Recovery Project Manager - Mechanical Projects. This will be a project manager running field projects tailored to high tech design and construction on various scientific fusion energy research machines and devices.
This is not a position for IT related project managers.
The NSTX-U Recovery Project is working to complete a major upgrade of PPPL's National Spherical Torus eXperiment (NSTX) fusion device located in Princeton, New Jersey. The upgrade, when completed, will allow for a broader range of fusion science experiments, with the goal to ultimately achieve fusion as an economically viable clean energy source. The Recovery Project includes a portfolio of subordinate mechanical projects consisting of alterations or improvements to tokamak vacuum vessel internals, and mechanical systems and equipment needed to meet PPPL's research objectives.
A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy - a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!
Responsibilities
The Project Manager- Mechanical Projects comprehensively owns the delivery of assigned projects including the timely mitigation of risks and resolution of emergent issues, and ensures the work is completed on time, within budget and in accordance with applicable Laboratory policies and procedures. Executing this work safely and with appropriate quality is paramount.
Core Duties:
- Collaborates with PPPL Engineering and other stakeholders (Research and DOE) to define and clearly articulate the scope and requirements for assigned projects.
- Develops complete and credible project plans including defining scope, schedule and cost estimates, procurement plan(s) informed by risk and uncertainty and works with the Recovery team to fully integrate these plans in the project baseline.
- Identifies PPPL and subcontractor staff as well as other resource requirements; takes action to secure their timely acquisition in concert with project needs.
- Safely achieves project requirements on time and on budget including DOE Notable Outcomes, milestones, performance and technical requirements, and key performance parameters.
- Oversees and manages all aspects of project execution including safety, risk, scope, schedule, cost, and change control and provides feedback to project team members.
- Actively tracks and reports progress against a baseline budget and schedule.
- Utilizes PPPL risk management tools to actively monitor and manage risks and implements mitigations.
- With support from Project Controls staff, implements PPPL earned value management (EVMS) tools to track and report progress against the schedule and cost baseline and takes timely action to remedy issues and adverse trends, when needed.
- Issues timely and accurate project reports and communicates project performance to identified stakeholders.
- Oversees and manages project closeout including turnover to end users/operations and the disposition of documents and records.
- Conducts critiques and documents lessons learned that can be applied to future PPPL projects and operations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's in Engineering is required. Mechanical engineering is helpful.
- At least 10 years' experience working with technically complex mechanical systems or components in a demanding industrial setting (e.g., DOE Office of Science research laboratories, chemical processing, commercial nuclear, or power generation/oil/gas industries).
- Experience working and managing effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
- Working knowledge and experience with project management systems including project planning/work breakdown system architecture, scheduling and cost estimating principles and systems, earned value management, risk management, labor resource loading and management and project reporting.
- Experience in managing multiple vendors, contract management, change control, and supply chain.