Project Specialist ; Night Shift​/Weekends

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the Project Specialist 2 / Project Specialist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Apply your project management, construction management, project controls, and engineering skills at a world‑renowned national laboratory dedicated to national security challenges. Projects include new office buildings, light industrial‑use facilities, and small laboratories. You will be part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) that conducts planning and execution activities such as developing and documenting project scope, execution plans, schedules, budget baselines, and managing project risks.

Report functionally to the Project Management Division Leader and be deployed to executing organizations responsible for project portfolios ranging from $1 Million to $10 Million. The position may require a 24/7 and/or shift work schedule.

Report functionally to the Project Management Division Leader and be deployed to execute organizations responsible for project portfolios ranging from $1 Million to $20 Million. The position may require a 24/7 and/or shift work schedule.

• Familiarity with project management, project controls, and/or construction activities with the ability to become proficient and assist with project planning and execution.
• Ability to successfully execute scheduling responsibilities (planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestone deliverables) for multiple project elements.
• Understand basic subcontract structure and assist in developing/reviewing subcontract documents.
• Ability to independently research, assemble and analyze information or data related to assigned area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Project, One Note, SharePoint, Teams, and ability to learn new software and document management systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and customers.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

• Knowledge of project management, project controls, and/or construction activities with the ability to become proficient and assist with project planning and execution.
• Experience to successfully execute scheduling responsibilities (planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestone deliverables) for multiple project elements.
• Understand basic subcontract structure and assist in developing/reviewing subcontract documents.
• Ability to independently research, assemble and analyze information or data related to assigned area.

Project Specialist 2: Three or more years of construction or engineering related experience is required.

Project Specialist 3: Five or more years of construction or engineering related experience is required. A bachelor's degree in management, project management, operations management, engineering or a related field may be preferred.

• Basic knowledge of developing and maintaining project plans, including work scope, interpreting schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; managing change control; and managing risk.
• Understanding of project management tools and processes.
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• May prefer a bachelor's degree in management, project management, operations management, engineering or a related field.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required time, they may only apply with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this role is 2 years.

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by…