Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Task Order Project Scheduler in West Valley, NY.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
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.
The Task Order Project Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a large task order development project including milestones, scope, schedule, cost, and resources and will provide managerial leadership to the project estimating team to ensure successful and timely delivery of task orders and supporting documentation. The position will plan, execute, manage in coordination with field management and teams and report the full scope of a task order project and is responsible for the development of assigned project baselines and oversight of project execution within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in business, construction management, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience with progressing responsibility

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in project management or project controls
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost management and scheduling software
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in cost/finance analysis, estimating, and reporting tools
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Project Management Professionals (PMP) requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information clearly
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with DOE/DOD operations, project management systems, and Congressional budget process is preferred
  Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
  Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of 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.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of assigned task order projects.
• Manage task order budget, track expenditures, and ensure financial performance aligns with contract requirements.
• Ensure adherence to federal regulations, company policies, and contract requirements and maintain all necessary information.
• Assure cost and schedule management, baseline planning and control, risk management, earned value management, variance analysis, reporting and estimates at completions are accurately reflected in project reporting.
• Lead development of scope definition, cost estimates, and proposals to support effective and efficient execution of the approved scopes of work.
• Identify and assist in analysis project schedule variance and other project risks and recommend associated corrective action.
• Lead schedule updating and analysis effort and perform critical path analysis.
• Measure progress, review schedule performance, incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline using tools such as earned value methodology and work breakdown structures.
• Maintain elements of baseline schedule and status schedules.
• Collect data, update, and produce scheduling reports.
• Provide regular status updates and support monthly report preparation and facilitate and participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight into planning and scheduling issues.
• Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies which enable and encourage the optimum performance of objectives and deliverables on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively on cost and schedule criteria and explain details of performance systems to cost account managers to ensure successful completion of project objectives and deliverables on time and within budget.
• Ensure all training and qualifications are up to date, attend educational workshops, and participate in professional societies.
• Lead and mentor the project estimator team and provide guidance and support for staff to ensure consistent content and standardization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Identify and resolve a wide variety of complex issues and effectively manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Establish priorities, work schedules, control costs, and meet deadlines.
• Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, standards, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in performing work and recommend improvements to operations and/or processes.
• Direct the work of others, develop, and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines, and mentor others.
• Influence, motivate, investigate, or direct individuals in accordance with planning, scheduling, and budgeting principles, theories, and laws and assure a proposed schedule change does not adversely affect other project objectives.
• Interface with other projects related to schedule progress, cost variances, and performance measurement analysis and act as a liaison to resolve problems.
• Plan, develop, and carry out strategic short- and long-term programs essential to the mission.
• Justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with practices or procedures.
• Interface with individuals or groups from outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside of the organization with tact and in a professional and effective manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Maintains department staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment, and developing personal growth opportunities.
2. Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job results, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
3. Establishes department strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information, identifying and evaluating trends and options, choosing a course of action, defining objectives, and evaluating outcomes.
4. Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
5. Treats all employees fairly in all aspects of the employment process by complying with the spirit and intent of federal, state, and local legislation, regulation, and executive orders providing for equal opportunity.
6. Completes operations requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results