Delan Associates is seeking qualified
Project Manager Site Escort Program, located near Piketon, OH.
Disclaimer: This position is contingent upon contract award. Interviews and preliminary candidate screenings are currently underway to identify key personnel for an upcoming project
. The anticipated start date is mid-October 2026, subject to contract award.PROJECT MANAGER - SITE ESCORT PROGRAM (DOE FACILITY)Position SummaryThe Project Manager (PM) oversees all operational, administrative, and compliance functions of the Site Escort Program at a Department of Energy (DOE) facility. This role ensures that all escort personnel, supervisors, and support staff operate in accordance with DOE orders, site-specific security requirements, and contractor performance standards. The PM serves as the primary interface between the contractor, DOE Security, Protective Force, and facility operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Oversight- Direct overall management of the Site Escort Program, including staffing, scheduling, performance, and compliance.
- Maintain full accountability for escort workforce readiness, daily operations, and contract deliverables.
- Ensure escort personnel adhere to DOE security protocols, access control requirements, and visitor management procedures.
- Lead daily operational briefings, coordinate assignments, and resolve issues impacting escort coverage.
Security & Compliance- Ensure all escort activities comply with DOE Orders, NNSA directives, site security plans, and facility-specific procedures.
- Oversee adherence to badging, access authorization, prohibited items, and controlled-area requirements.
- Coordinate with Security, Protective Force, and Clearance Office regarding personnel access, incident reporting, and clearance status changes.
- Maintain documentation required for audits, inspections, and performance evaluations.
Staffing & Workforce Management- Manage hiring, onboarding, and training of escorts, supervisors, and support staff.
- Ensure personnel meet clearance requirements (Q or L) and maintain eligibility throughout employment.
- Develop and maintain staffing plans to support fluctuating escort demand, outages, construction activities, and special projects.
- Oversee timekeeping, attendance, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
Scheduling & Logistics- Create and manage escort schedules to ensure full coverage of all escorted activities, including classified areas, construction zones, radiological facilities, and restricted access locations.
- Coordinate with facility operations, maintenance, construction, and subcontractors to forecast escort needs.
- Ensure rapid response capability for emergent escort requests.
Communication & Coordination- Serve as the primary point of contact for DOE Security, Protective Force, Operations, and Contractor Management.
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly status reports, including staffing levels, escort hours, incidents, and performance metrics.
- Attend site coordination meetings, outage planning sessions, and security briefings.
Training & Qualification- Ensure all escort personnel complete required site training, including General Employee Training (GET), security awareness, radiological worker training (if applicable), and facility-specific escort qualifications.
- Maintain training records and ensure personnel remain current on all required certifications.
Safety & Conduct- Enforce all site safety rules, including PPE requirements, radiological controls, and hazard awareness.
- Ensure escorts understand and follow conduct expectations, including prohibited items, behavioral standards, and reporting requirements.
- Investigate and document safety or security incidents involving escort personnel.
Program Administration- Maintain accurate records of escort hours, assignments, incidents, and personnel status.
- Manage program budget elements related to staffing, training, and operational support.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, performance indicators, and reporting requirements.
Minimum Qualifications- Prior experience managing personnel in a DOE, NNSA, DOD, or other federal security-controlled environment.
- Experience supervising large teams in operational, security, or facility-support roles.
- Strong understanding of DOE Orders, access authorization requirements, and site security protocols.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance (site-specific requirement).
- Excellent communication, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Experience with outage planning, construction coordination, or facility operations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience managing escort programs at DOE/NNSA facilities.
- Experience with visitor control, access authorization, or protective force coordination.
- Knowledge of radiological controls, nuclear facility operations, or classified work environments.
- Experience with contractor performance reporting and federal compliance documentation.
Work Conditions- Work performed in secure DOE facilities, controlled areas, radiological zones, and construction environments.
- Must adhere to all site safety, security, and conduct requirements.
- May require extended hours, rotating shifts, or outage support depending on site operations.
