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Senior Project Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Summary

This position is located in the Office of Administration (ADM), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS). The supervisor is Tim Mossman  

This position is in the Non-Bargaining Unit. 

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure or security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/22/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$163,964 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rockville, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.
Appointment type
Term - This position is as a 2-year term position at the GG15 level, due to it’s special attention to the migration of NRC Property from Three White Flint North to One White Flint North.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
L Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ADM/DFS-2025-0002
Control number
820742000

Duties

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The incumbent will serve as a Senior Project Manager and technical authority responsible for the most complex facility projects that involve significant budget and complex logistical challenges. Assignments involve leading and managing projects of agency-wide scope and importance. The incumbent serves as a recognized authority on facility projects by top level management officials within and outside the agency. Assignments involve collaboration with staff in the Office of Administration, those affected by the facility project(s), the General Services Administration, and other external entities to ensure that all project technical and schedule requirements are captured and accounted for in project planning. The incumbent manages and monitors project performance and progress and routinely briefs ADM senior management and other agency officials on the status of the project and risks to project success.

Oversees all aspects of projects and ensures the vast variety of project elements are appropriately and effectively addressed, including, but are not limited to, identification of space technical requirements, construction budget and schedule, relocation logistics, and project risks. Exercises technically authoritative expertise in providing input to budget formulation for unique and novel special projects.

As the top-level project management authority, leads other ADM staff in overseeing complex and highly visible contracted construction projects. Manages daily activities associated with such projects including assessment of work quality, adherence to schedules, and oversight of contract personnel work. Develops and maintains the master schedule for the special project(s) to include identification of critical path items and risks to timely project completion. Ensures all requisite information associated with the project is entered into the project tracking system.

Works with other ADM staff and contractors to provide interpretation, adaptation, and application of design and engineering principles and practices that lead to solutions to design problems. Provides leadership in managing cross-functional teams involved with complex building projects. Serves as a mentor and coach to the staff. Interacts with multiple audiences, especially junior and less experienced staff, to transfer professional experience and knowledge of the organization's mission. Prepares periodic status reports and briefs management on project progress. Identifies risks to overall project success and provides solutions to top-level management officials, within and outside the agency, regarding significant problems such as schedule slippages or poor performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated by 1) experience with managing building construction projects; 2) experience in the field of engineering and/or experience with managing complex projects; 3) demonstrated knowledge of building infrastructure and design; and 4) skills in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements; ability to present project status and risks and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This is a Drug Testing position.
  • Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1.  Demonstrated ability to lead complex facilities projects, which involve significant budget and challenging logistical issues. (Examples should include work experience but may be supplemented by specific training and education that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills.)

2.  Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders (e.g., customers, co-workers, partner organizations) to accomplish tasks. (Examples may include experience that demonstrates an ability to establish a healthy rapport with partners, co-workers, and other stakeholders to accomplish significantly complex tasks.)

3.  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior managers and customer organizations on matter related to project(s). (Examples should include verbal and written communications to senior level managerial audiences. Candidates should be specific in describing both verbal and written communication tools.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement; however, education that supports performance of expected job duties is preferred.

Additional information

The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period.  Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.  If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.  Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.


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