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Position Overview:
Project Controls Manager for Electron Ion Collider (EIC) project will report to the Manager of Project Management Center and functionally report to the EIC Project Support Division Deputy Director and the EIC Project Manager. The selected candidate will support implementation of cost and schedule project planning and control functions for a large-scale complex science project and may also support smaller Research and Development projects. The Project Management Center is responsible for providing Project Management expertise to the Principal Investigator or Project Director/Manager including expertise in initial planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, EVMS reporting, change control, and project management training and documentation. The candidates project management/controls experience should encompass the full project life cycle, from the initial stages of project planning through execution including change control and project closeout. Selected candidate will draw upon a sophisticated understanding of project management methodology, project control principles, and hands-on experience with Primavera and Cobra to successfully ensure compliance with BNL and DOE Project Management requirements, and train PMC staff as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of an earned value management system implementation in accordance with Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) EVMS System Description
Oversee Project Controls Analysts assigned to EIC project, including BNL Staff/contractors and partner lab resources
SME for all aspects of developing resource requirements to support the development of the project cost estimate
SME for analyzing the project schedule using critical path methodology and project metrics
SME for implementing changes to the baseline
SME for developing performance measurement monthly report templates for the management team and stakeholders including DOE
SME capable of training project technical staff to define scope of work, project risks, baseline changes variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
SME capable of reporting data/status from various projects at meetings and EVMS surveillance reviews
Lead and support the development and deployment of new techniques and tools
Serve as a key leader within EIC project and represent the project on all aspects related to Project Controls
Develop templates, serving as a scheduling tool specialist, and counsel program managers/control account managers on the maintenance of their schedules
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, Project Management or closely related field.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional Project Controls experience, of which 10 years are within DOE environment.
Advanced understanding of Project Management/Controls principles (cost estimating, budgeting, cost/schedule baseline development, performance management tracking, etc.)
Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management System processes and requirements.
Expert user of Primavera P6, Cobra, Integrated Project tools and Excel software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Microsoft Project.
Solid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to prioritize and effectively handle one’s own time to deliver results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with presentation experience
Must be a self-starter, a team player, willing to take initiative and able to perform independently.
Demonstrated experience training project controls staff.
Proven experience leading a group of Project Controls Analysts on a large-scale science project with multiple systems and subsystems.
Skilled in managing a diverse, multi-functional organization, including subcontractor employees, within a large project spanning many years.
Demonstrated experience with DOE O 413.3B projects and EVMS compliance by directly supporting large projects and by means of participation in internal/ external Project CD reviews, status reviews and EVMS surveillance reviews.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master’s degree
Professional Certifications such as PMP, RMP, SP, EVP etc.
Experience in a large scale (TPC>$500M) DOE SC project environment
Experience with designing new project management tools
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for consideration of a remote work arrangement.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $181600 - $240000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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