Project Manager, National Laboratories Oversight

Job Title : Project Manager, National Laboratories Oversight Type : Contract Compensation : $77 - $130 hourly Contractor Work Model : Remote We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee the National Laboratories’ activities related to a key demonstration project. This pivotal role involves comprehensive planning, execution, and closure of project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The Project Manager will report directly to the Project Management Director and will engage closely with various teams across the project and the National Laboratories. Key Responsibilities : Project Management : Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of project cost, schedule, and scope using best practices in project management. Ensure adherence to project plans while addressing any deviations promptly. Performance Accountability : Drive accountability within project teams to achieve deliverables on time and within budget, while meeting all technical performance requirements. Quality Assurance : Ensure the technical adequacy and quality of deliverables, validating the completion of project scope. Stakeholder Interface : Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications between stakeholders and the National Laboratories, resolving conflicts and issues as they arise. Resource Planning : Develop and maintain resource and staffing plans to efficiently accomplish project objectives, making necessary adjustments to the schedule for resource leveling. Variance Management : Monitor cost and schedule variances using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques. Analyze root causes and develop corrective action plans to mitigate significant variances. Compliance Oversight : Collaborate with the Contract Administrator to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, maintaining accurate project records according to corporate standards. Risk Management : Manage the project risk register and implement strategies to minimize identified risks, ensuring proactive measures are taken. Coordination with PMO : Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure all project activities are compliant with PMO requirements and best practices. Key Qualifications and Skills : Experience : Minimum of 15 years of project management experience in the nuclear reactor industry, with significant involvement in large-scale projects. Prior experience with the Department of Energy (DOE) and National Laboratories is required. Education : Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field is mandatory. Leadership Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed environment, particularly under high regulatory oversight and during the construction of nuclear facilities. Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Technical Proficiency : Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budget control, EVM tools, and project control requirements. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Visio, and MS Project is required. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA) and Primavera P6 is an asset. Soft Skills : Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong technical acumen to navigate complex technical concepts. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Team Player : A demonstrated high degree of integrity and openness, with a commitment to fostering a cooperative team environment. Working Conditions : Physical demands include sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), and working in a standard desk environment for more than 8 hours a day. Travel may be required approximately 10-20% of the time. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref : #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte