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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated LBNF Mechanical Project Manager II to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Dune/LBNF for Fermilab in Lead, South Dakota.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general direction and having substantial latitude for un- reviewed action or decision, develops and manages subcontracted mechanical project construction by setting project objectives, coordinating, and monitoring project activities, identifying documentation requirements or procedures, and implementing the project plan. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UNDERGROUND IN LEAD, SD.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees, prioritizes, and assigns project work in the field.
• Evaluates work quality, quantity and completeness while ensuring all assignments are planned and completed in accordance with existing procedures, plans, schedules, and best work practices.
• Identifies project documentation requirements or procedures, including ensuring documentation is stored and organized for future operations reference.
• Determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Identifies project documentation requirements or procedures.
• Enhances the national and international presence of projects through participation in and collaboration on project reviews.
• Develops, modifies, or provides input to project plans; these plans comprise the following as required by the DOE Order 413; or as appropriate:

o    Project Execution Plan

o    Acquisition Strategy

o    Project Management Plan

o    Conceptual Design Report

o    Project Data Sheets

o    Hazard Analyses and Safety Analysis Reports

o    Technical Design Report / Engineering Design Report

o    Earned Value Management System Description

o    Value Engineering Plan / Document

o    Risk Management Plan

o    Quality Assurance Plan

o    Construction Project Safety and Health Plan

o    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Exhibit 300

• Leads development of cost estimates, monitors, and manages obligations to the budget profile, and monitors/manages actual costs.
• Determines work plans based upon priority, available work force, and other criteria, and reviews plans and schedules with associated craft supervisors. (primarily for mechanical subcontractors).
• Interfaces with site owner, other trade coordinators, and project managers to assist in developing and providing the daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term plans and schedules to the overall project team.
• Utilizes project management software (e.g. inEight or ProCore) to address RFI’s, submittals, proposed change orders, and design updates.
• Manages training on project resources and activities.
• Conducts negotiations to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for design changes, differing site conditions, owner caused, delays, etc.
• Develops, updates, and analyzes schedules to ensure timely completion of project; develops agendas and chairs group meetings and/or reviews.
• Implements project plans to meet objectives.
• Coordinates and integrates project activities.
• Arranges and coordinates internal and independent external project-level reviews to assess performance and identify areas for potential improvement.
• Manages, leads, and provides training on project resources and activities.
• Conducts negotiations to obtain and maintain resources with laboratory and collaboration with management.
• Negotiates, establishes, and tracks Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs) and/or Statements of Work (SOWs) with the various institutions performing work for the project.
• Implements and executes the change control process.
• Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risk.
• Implements or maintains quality assurance processes; makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise.
• Gives presentations or briefings on all aspects of the project.
• Communicates with Senior Project Manager, Division/Section Managers, the Director’s Office and funding entities regarding status of projects.specific projects.
• Participates in phase, milestone, and final project reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.