Summary:MS Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage complex engineering, construction, industrial, and Department of Energy (DOE) projects from initiation through closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects within DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, manufacturing, industrial, or other highly regulated environments. This position requires a strong leader capable of coordinating technical teams, managing client relationships, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Location: Onsite in Oak Ridge, TN
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
Responsibilities:- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of engineering, procurement, construction, and technical projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
- Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, operations, quality, safety, and construction personnel.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, budget, or performance challenges.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present project status reports, forecasts, metrics, and executive briefings.
- Manage project change control processes, contract modifications, and customer requests.
- Support proposal development, project estimating, staffing plans, and business development activities.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractor management, and supplier performance.
- Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, customer engagements, and project readiness assessments.
- Work closely with technical leads to ensure engineering deliverables support project objectives.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Support project invoicing, revenue forecasting, earned value management, and financial performance monitoring.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of project management experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, government, nuclear, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
- Familiarity with scheduling best practices and project controls principles, including earned value concepts
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management principles.
- Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and procurement activities.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, controls, and performance measurement techniques.
- Experience working in highly regulated environments such as DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, or similar industries.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting customer expectations.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or U.S. Government security clearance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
- Working knowledge of DOE project lifecycle requirements and project controls practices.
- PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
Additional Skills:- Strong customer relationship management and client-facing communication abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently while leading diverse engineering teams.
- Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, project management tools, and Unanet ERP system.
Benefits:All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
