Construction Program Manager

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Construction Program Manager to support a major national laboratory. The position will provide senior level technical, operational, and management guidance to the organization unit.

• Manages and directs the daily tasks of individuals and project teams required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of systems, structures, and components at nuclear facilities.
• Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.
• Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on high-hazard/high-consequence projects.
• Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives, prepares and presents analysis and studies regarding organizational capabilities, performance, and areas for improvement.
• Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization.
• Provides leadership for the project teams, coordinates with the functional organizations, and advises senior personnel within the PFE division.
• Participates in schedule development and planning/scheduling activities for numerous small to moderate sizes projects. As needed, reviews and approves costs and schedule estimating activities.
• Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of project teams. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer managers, normally involving matters between functional areas performing similar tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance.
• Proven knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to engineering processes.
• Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc).
• Proven knowledge of common project schedule and cost tracking methodologies and programs (P6, MS Project, EVMS, etc).
• Proven understanding of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design package development.
• Proven understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understating of common engineering design document deliverables.
• Position requires experience and demonstrates skill in directing multi-discipline engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues in/around nuclear facilities.
• Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel. Skilled in process improvement, process analysis, and implementation/improvement of common business operations found in engineering organizations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present technical and operations information to management/client.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Prior experience in a technical advisor / technical leadership role required.
  

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.