Project Management Coordinator Upton, NY

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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.

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Bachelors 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 candidates qualification education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Administrative Experience,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 63200 - 82000