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Position Overview:
Candidate will report to a Project Management Analyst within the Project Management Center (PMC) or to the PMC Manager, supporting cost and schedule project planning and control functions for large scientific construction projects and smaller Research and Development projects. The candidate should have experience with and proficient skills in Excel e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, graphs. The position will learn project management/controls process and tools used in the initiation stages of project planning through execution and closeout phases of a project. Selected candidate will acquire an understanding of project management methodology, project control principles, and hands-on experience with Primavera to assist in developing and managing work, resources, and dollars using project controls tools. Although this is an early career position, preference will be given to candidates who has some experience in Project controls, such as proven hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra and demonstrates understanding of Earned Value Management System and Project Management fundamentals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in implementing all aspects of an earned value management system, which consists of developing a fully integrated resource loaded schedule in Primavera P6
Assist technical management in developing resource requirements to support the development of the project cost estimate
Ability to learn scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
Assist in developing the resource loaded schedule using Primavera P6 software.
Analysis of the project schedule using critical path methodology and project metrics
Manage and implement changes to the schedule
Generate performance measurement monthly reports for the management team Interface with project technical staff to support the development of scope of work, cost estimates and schedules, project risks, baseline changes, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Preparing project monthly cost/schedule reports of project financial data for monthly reporting and project meetings or reviews
Support the development and deployment of new techniques and project management tools.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline e.g. Finance, Engineering or Business Degree
Understanding of project management principles, to support estimating/ budgeting, time/ schedule management etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions such as pivot tables, vlookups
Solid analytical and reasoning skills
Must possess strong interpersonal and time management skills
Strong verbal communication skills with some public speaking experience
Motivated to learn and implement Project Controls, Project Management tools and processes on a small to a large-scale project
Must be a self-starter, a team player and able to work independently.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter that includes
Motivation for pursuing a career in Project Management
Description of your preferred learning methods and approach to professional development
Summary of your proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of scheduling theory, techniques, and methodologies
Practical knowledge in Primavera P6
Practical knowledge in Cobra
Internship in a DOE laboratory in Science, Engineering or Project Management disciplines
Additional Information:
This is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY
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 $63200 - $82000 / 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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