Mission:

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services.

WFS is seeking a driven Project Manager to join our R&D Support Team in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Project Manager reports directly to the Site Manager and provides project management support to research and development projects at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The individual will be responsible for developing project plans and leading a cohesive team of professionals to complete them on time and under budget.

• Develop project management plans that detail project scope, team, cost estimate, schedule milestones and risks/mitigations.
• Effectively lead routine project status meetings with team members, subcontractors and federal stakeholders using internet videoconferencing products such as Microsoft Teams.
• Generate subcontractor statement-of-work documents (Word) & purchase requests.
• Establish and maintain project dashboards (Excel) that provide a visual representation of project status
• Collaborate with peers, and federal stakeholders to ensure all life cycle activities are accurately identified, planned, monitored, and controlled.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.

• Technical or Management-based Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project or construction management experience
• Experience estimating, scheduling, budgeting and planning design and build work.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a thorough background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract.
• United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify.

• Training Certification from PMI or similar organization related to project management experience.
• Prior knowledge or experience working with a Native American Tribe.

This position operates in an on-site facility shop and may require standing for extended periods of time. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as protective suit, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.