Fermilab Project Manager

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a FERMILAB Project Manager (Resident Engineer Structural Engineer) (FRA1) [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS - Batavia, IL, 60510 (Remote) to provide Energy, Resources, & Industrials Sector related Program / Project Management  Solutions for Proton Improvement Plan II Project (PIP-II) Construction Administration (CA) Support Services Services on behalf of The Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (FRA).  These services are considered part of the ProSidian Energy, Infrastructure, & Environment Sector Group with overall focuses being Tailored Solutions To Meet Global Needs And Manage Resources across Energy, Infrastructure, & Environment In A Changing Environment. under NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services for The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) with service(s) also characterized as Construction Administration (CA) Support Services

JOB OVERVIEW

GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT BY THE RESIDENT ENGINEER

As the Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing construction projects on behalf of the client, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.                                                                                                   
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing the construction project from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Managing and coordinating the work of contractors, subcontractors, and other project team members, including engineers, architects, and inspectors.     
• Ensuring that the project meets quality standards, including compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.                 
• Overseeing and negotiating contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, and ensuring they meet project requirements and budget constraints.
• Facilitating communication between all project stakeholders, including the client, team members, and external parties, and managing any issues that arise during the project.                                                                 
• Ensuring that all project documentation is complete and up-to-date, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and project reports.                                  
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure that work is progressing as planned, identifying and resolving any issues that arise, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Managing change orders and scope changes, including assessing the impact on the project  schedule  and  budget.                                             
• Preparing regular progress reports for the client, including updates on the project schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Meeting FRA management assigned deadlines and providing prompt responses and periodic updates to internal and external stakeholders, as necessary or required.
• Providing timely support to staff and team members in a respectful professional manager.
• Actively engaging in program-related meetings; offering alternative approaches to solutions and assisting with overcoming challenges.
• Providing technical assistance to recipients through meetings, conference calls, and written communications in a clear, concise, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrating ability to prioritize and complete work assignments in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
• Providing technical guidance and training to and review the work of junior staff. 
• Overseeing the project closeout process, including final inspections, project turnover, and client sign-off.
• Writing clear, well-organized, researched, and analyzed documents and project issues, which are conveyed in memos, reports, and presentations, consistent with applicable guidelines and/or instructions.
• Assisting in the response to construction subcontractor request for information (RFI).
• Assisting in estimating and negotiating changes to the construction subcontract work.
• Overseeing constructability assessments as appropriate at all phases of the project.
• Carrying out conventional facilities project scheduling.
• Orchestrating construction facilities planning, including temporary power, water, borrow and spoil areas, and road improvements.
• Identifying prospective subcontractors.
• Conducting a subcontract proposal analysis.
• In the Construction Phase support, you will be responsible for change management, monitoring construction subcontractors’ progress versus schedule.   
• Overall, as the Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the construction project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while managing risks, stakeholders, and resources effectively.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management or a related field. 
• Excellent project management skills are essential, including the ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams effectively.                            
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as the Resident Engineer will need to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, team members, and regulators. 
• A good understanding of engineering principles, construction practices, and industry standards is necessary.       
• Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software, project management software, and other industry-specific tools is also desirable.           
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, as well as work effectively as part of a larger team.                                                                              
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make decisions that ensure the project's success.                                                           
• Ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.  
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. 
• Overall, the Resident Engineer should have a combination of technical, project management, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Skills Required

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Competencies Required

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.

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  Other Details

  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.  FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.  ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

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