Sr. Project Manager

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• Competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• Extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) savings plan with a 50% employer match up to 6%, plus an additional 6% automatic employer contribution for eligible employees - for a total potential company contribution of 9%.
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• Atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-value projects from planning through execution and closeout. This position provides overall project leadership and accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risk, customer and stakeholder expectations. The Senior Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, facility management, or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of eleven (11) years related progressive experience
• Minimum of five (5) years leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum of four (4) years in a DOE or commercial nuclear environment preferred

• None

• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and lead a team with diverse backgrounds and duties.
• Strong strategic thinking and plannings skills
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Skilled in Earned Value Management (EVM) systems
• Expert knowledge of 413.3B Program and Project Management for Capital Asset Acquisition

The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience

• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, using proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Implement and adhere to standards contained in the Company "Code of Conduct", Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Coordinate the project to ensure the EVM segment operates effectively.
• Assist program teams with creating and preparing program baselines and financial forecasts, developing and reviewing estimates at completion (EAC), assembling financial packages, providing EVM reporting and compliance support, supporting audits, baseline development, and internal integrated baseline reviews.
• Conduct financial and investigative analysis, while supplying real-time information and analysis to project managers.
• Promote project management practices that prioritize safety, financial responsibility, and contract fulfilment in every activity.
• Implement 413.3B Capital Asset requirements and associated EVMS guideline requirements.
• Converse with DOE, EFCOG, other sites in the complex, and other EVMS compliance organizations to maintain a good program and project management process.
• Coordinate with both local and headquarters DOE staff regarding EVMS matters and Capital Assets projects.
• Carry out EVMS's goals and objectives for the company.
• Collaborate on the planning and integration of annual and lifecycle budgets, as well as the development of manpower requirements utilizing appropriate labor rates and overhead allocations for Department of Energy cost systems.
• Supervise other project managers and achieve staff goals by setting clear job expectations, organizing and tracking progress, evaluating performance, guiding and…