Project Support Lead, Research - Knoxville, United States - Disaster Resource Group

Description

DRG Technical Solutions is looking for outstanding project support managers who provide oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for various sized projects.

These projects require dedicated project support managers who communicate with the Project Manager, Project Sponsor and Department of Energy (DOE) Customers.

These projects will have a 3-year duration and applicants must be on-site, as these are large projects are associated with high risk elements.

The successful candidates will support in the definition and scoping of projects to include methods of accomplishing the work, develop schedules and cost baselines.

This must include establishing work activities, milestones and schedules, cost estimates and spending profiles in accordance with customer business processes.

These candidates will co-manage the design and construction projects from conception through turnover to operations within the established baseline.

Because these projects impact multiple constituents, the Project Support Manager will also identify/work with engineering and project controls team for successful project completion.

The successful candidates will assist in leading projects through multiple stage gates & supporting the development of long-range project planning & development, project budgeting, cost controls, project scheduling, operational support, etc.

The Project Support Manager will support the full life cycle of projects including multiple project phases and develop deliverables over the duration of the project lifecycle.

The Project Support Manager may work with multiple 3rd party vendors such as engineering support, equipment vendors, and other contractors.

Roles/Responsibilities

Proactively participates in processes and makes recommendations for system refinements within the Project Management Sponsors.
Support Planning Sessions as documentation lead and/or workstream lead.
Provides clear direction on project requirements to meet expectations of customers and business stakeholders.
Interacts through program and/or project updates and reviews with all levels of management.
Drives implementation of projects by establishing strategy, schedules, budgets, and financial analysis.
Drives use of Project Management Methodology throughout projects.
Co-approves team deliverables for project completion.
Co-leads team in risk management approaches and systems.
Makes decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial project or program impact.
Skills/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering ( Masters Degree Preferred)3-5 Years of experience that includes planning, organizing , performing, supervising, tracking and reporting of projects or equivalent education and similar work experiencePM CertificationProficient with MS Office Suite to include Primavera.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Adaptability and initiative to manage, and prioritize work related to project and turnaround execution.

Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer services, confidentiality and ethical behavior.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Functions:
Physical requirements involve performing general office activities. The role will also require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time.

Working Environment:
This role will be in an office environment.

Proper Personal Equipment :
N/A

DRG Technical Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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