Project Controls Manager I

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Control (PP&C) is looking for a motivated, self-starting leader to guide a team in the modernization of the historic Nevada National Security Site.

Come and be part of amazing teams, all contributing to the national security of the United States.

The Project Controls Manager I will oversee multiple Line-Item Projects and lead a group of Project Controls Specialists and subcontractor support of varying

levels of expertise. This position will report directly to the Manager II for Program Planning and Control Line-Items and will be responsible for ensuring that all

Project Controls functions and processes are adhered to by the direct reports and ensure that all reporting deadlines are met with quality. The Manager I shall act as

mentor and coach, assisting team members with their professional growth and achievement of their goals. The Line-Item Project Controls Manager must be able to lead

virtually and in person.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes as defined by DOE O 413.3B and EIA-748.
• Support project planning and development, scheduling, budgeting, estimate review and baseline change management for all responsible projects in accordance with company guidelines.
• Implement lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement.
• Assure that cost and schedule management, baseline planning and control, risk management, earned value management, variance analysis, reporting and estimate at completion are accurately reflected in project reporting.
• Responsible for staff competency, development, performance reviews, time keeping approval, work assignments, salary planning, ensuring adherence to company policy and procedures for the team, and ensure team focus on meeting functional goals and objectives.
• Establish goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information.
• Identify and evaluate trends and options; choosing a course of action, defining objectives and evaluating outcomes.
• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems, identifying trends and recommending system improvements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of its people and other resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• The following certifications are highly desired:
• AACEi: EVP, CCC, PSP
• PMI: PMP, SP
• Proficient knowledge of Earned Value Management and Project Controls.
• Experience in Construction or a Construction related field.
• Ability to influence in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt well to a changing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power Point and Word).
• Experience in Data Mining, Analysis, and Modeling techniques.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing, applying, and integrating both cost and schedule tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to create a sense of buy-in among team members.
• Ability to develop budgets, standards, and metrics.
• Ability to multitask, be tenacious, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Leadership and team building experience.
• Strong organization, communication, goal planning, and customer interface skills.
• Able to manage working at multiple sites - the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada and the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $124,238.40 - $198,785.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.