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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
The Project Management Coordinator position is a one (1) year term appointment.
Candidate will report to a Project Management Analyst within the Project Management Center (PMC) supporting cost and schedule project planning and control functions for large scientific construction projects and smaller Research and Development projects. The candidate should have experience with and proficient skills in Excel e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, graphs. The position will learn project management/controls process and tools used in the initiation stages of project planning through execution and closeout phases of a project. Selected candidate will acquire an understanding of project management methodology, project control principles, and hands-on experience with Primavera to assist in developing and managing work, resources, and dollars using project controls tools.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter that includes
Motivation for career in Project Management
Your learning methods
Proficiency in using computer and Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in implementing all aspects of an earned value management system, which consists of developing a fully integrated resource loaded schedule
Assist technical management in developing resource requirements to support the development of the project cost estimate
Ability to learn scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
Assist in developing the resource loaded schedule using Primavera software.
Analysis of the project schedule using critical path methodology and project metrics
Manage and implement changes to the schedule
Generate performance measurement monthly reports for the management team Interface with project technical staff to support the development of scope of work, cost estimates and schedules, project risks, baseline changes, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Preparing project monthly cost/schedule reports of project financial data for monthly reporting and project meetings or reviews
Support the development and deployment of new techniques and project management tools
Position Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline e.g. Finance, Engineering or Business Degree
Understanding of project management principles, to support estimating/ budgeting, time/ schedule management etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions such as pivot tables, vlookups
Solid analytical and reasoning skills
Must possess strong interpersonal and time management skills
Strong verbal communication skills with some public speaking experience
Motivated to learn and implement Project Controls, Project Management tools and processes on a small to a large-scale project
Must be a self-starter, a team player and able to work independently.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of scheduling theory, techniques, and methodologies
Use of Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling tools
Internship in a DOE laboratory in Science, Engineering or Project Management
Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO, inclusive of the two-week waiting period, is required at the start of your employment.
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.
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.
