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Posted by: Brookhaven National Laboratory on Sep 10, 2020


Location:

Upton , NY

Job Description:

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science-from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.

Organizational Overview

The mission of the Project Management Center is to provide the Laboratory with a Project Management process and system that will lead to achieving outstanding project management capability and foster an on-going process of sizing Project Management methodology implementing a graded approach that optimally aligns resources and methodology to achieve our management goals of successfully completing projects on time and within budget.

Position Description
Candidate will report to the Project Management Center Manager and will implement cost and schedule project planning and control functions for large/complex scientific construction projects and smaller Research and Development projects. The project management/controls experience should be in the earliest stages of project planning through execution and closeout phases of a project. Selected candidate will draw upon an advanced understanding of project scheduling and cost estimating methods, project control principles, and hands-on experience with Primavera to successfully manage work, resources, and dollars using project controls tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement all aspects of an earned value management system, which consists of developing a fully integrated resource loaded scheduleAssist technical management in developing resource requirements to support the development of the project cost estimateDevelopment of the resource loaded schedule using Primavera P6 software.Analysis of the project schedule using critical path methodology and project metricsManage and implement changes to the schedule and/or baselineGenerate performance measurement monthly reports for the management teamAnalyzing and reporting/presenting project data at meetings or external reviewsSupport the deployment of new techniques and project management toolsadvise project managers/control account managers on project performance of their projects/schedule Support proposal preparation, procedure development and Project ManagementTraining/coaching of CAMs

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent in a related discipline. Equivalency is based on a 2:1 (experience: college) years' experienceMinimum of eight (8) years of professional cost/scheduling experience Working knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting and controlProficiency in scheduling theory, techniques and methodologiesProficiency in project management principlesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft ProjectSolid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems.Must possess strong interpersonal and time management skillsDemonstrated oral communication skills with public speaking experienceMust be a self-starter, a team player and able to perform independently
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in a DOE project environment and Cobra cost processing softwareProficiency in Primavera (6.2 or higher) softwareWorking knowledge of Earned Value Management System processes and requirements
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:
Medical PlansVacationHolidaysDental PlansLife Insurance401(k) PlanRetirement PlanSwimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab.We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation.

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

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About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Established in 1947 on Long Island, Upton, New York, Brookhaven is a multi-program national laboratory operated by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for discoveries made at the Lab. Brookhaven has a staff of approximately 2,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support staff and over 4,000 guest researchers annually. Brookhaven National Laboratory's role for the DOE is to produce excellent science and advanced technology with the cooperation, support, and appropriate involvement of our scientific and local communities. The fundamental elements of the Laboratory's role in support of the four DOE strategic missions are the following: • To conceive, design, construct, and operate complex, leading edge, user-oriented facilities in response to the needs of the DOE and the international community of users. • To carry out basic and applied research in long-term, high-risk programs at the frontier of science. • To develop advanced technologies that address national needs and to transfer them to other organizations and to the commercial sector. • To disseminate technical knowledge, to educate new generations of scientists and engineers, to maintain technical capabilities in the nation's workforce, and to encourage scientific awareness in the general public.

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