Project Manager

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 1 year with potential for extension(s)

Location: Fully On-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Short Summary about Job:

The Project Manager is part of the Project Management Office (PMO) implementing complex, multi-year projects through identification and completion of critical path and parallel work activities to achieve optimum performance. The Project Manager is assigned oversight responsibility of individual projects over their life cycle (scoping, initiation, execution and closeout), including developing the baseline and monitoring project performance using an earned value management system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in relevant discipline (Engineering, Science or Business, Construction Management, Project Management).
• Typically requires 10 years of experience if technical degree and 14 years if non-technical degree.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in at least two of the following disciplines: Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement; and typically 6 years of related project experience in the field demonstrating increased levels of responsibility with a minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience on large, complex, capital/equipment projects involving radioactive and/or hazardous waste generation and disposal.
• Must be a US citizen – no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance – current clearance preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain Radiological Controls and other qualifications as directed by Naval Reactors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification preferred.
• Experience working in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Earned Value Management System, as well as risk management and planning.
• Development of corrective action plans for troubled projects.
• Overall coordination of initial work planning/scoping working with operations and engineering to develop a resource-loaded schedule and cost estimate.
• Primary interface with operations and project planners/schedulers.
• Assist in planning and resolving interface issues with the customer and production groups.
• Interface with customer technical representatives to ensure preparation of Monthly Financial reports.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are being met.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.