Project Manager

Project Manager

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager will serve in a part-time non-exempt role supporting TechSource/Salas OBrien programs serving LA PMO client with planned emphasis across ALDW IWE and Heat Sources portfolios as well as other projects as needed. This role is responsible for coordinating project execution integrating scope schedule budget staffing risk and performance information and serving as a key interface among internal leadership project teams and client representatives. The Program Manager will help establish disciplined repeatable project management practices while supporting delivery in a highly regulated national security environment. Employment and the associated job offer are contingent upon award of work by the client.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning coordination and execution activities for assigned projects and task orders including ALDW IWE Heat Sources and other projects as needed aligning scope schedule budget resources technical objectives and client priorities.
• Serve as a primary program interface with client representatives and internal stakeholders; facilitate communication track commitments and support timely resolution of project issues.
• Develop and maintain program and project plans schedules milestones staffing forecasts cost estimates budgets and performance reporting appropriate to the scope of assigned work.
• Monitor program and project performance funding burn rates deliverables risks actions and changes; identify emerging issues and elevate items requiring management or client attention.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving technical staff project controls finance contracts/procurement operations security and other support organizations.
• Support task-order and subcontract administration including scope development work planning funding coordination change control deliverable tracking and period-of-performance management.
• Prepare concise monthly reports dashboards executive briefings status updates and other decision-support materials for internal and client leadership.
• Facilitate program and project risk identification assessment mitigation planning tracking and communication.
• Promote consistent project delivery practices governance standard operating procedures and continuous process improvement across the portfolio.
• Mentor and coordinate project support personnel as assigned and promote accountability collaboration and effective execution.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable DOE/NNSA LANL contractual safety quality security and company requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in project management engineering business technical management or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of program manager experience supporting complex programs for the US government with P&L responsibility over 40 million in revenue.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting complex federal engineering technical capital or national security programs in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience integrating project scope schedule cost resources risk and performance information to support execution and management decision-making.
• Working knowledge of project controls disciplines such as integrated scheduling cost estimating forecasting earned value management baseline/change control resource planning and performance reporting.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships with clients technical personnel project controls finance procurement operations and leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare executive-level reports briefings dashboards and project status information.
• LANL DOE NNSA or other nuclear/national security enterprise experience is strongly preferred.
• Department of Energy Q clearance required

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Certified Project Controls Engineer (PCE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) training or equivalent
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) training preferably through Humphreys & Associates
• Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) certification or experience
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software

Travel:

Travel is expected to be limited and primarily driven by client project training or team requirements. Specific travel expectations will be determined based on assigned portfolio needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $70.00 - $83.00 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This position and any offer of employment are contingent upon TechSource/Salas OBrien receiving the applicable client award and sufficient funded work. Hours and project assignments may vary based on client and business needs.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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