Project Manager II

Manages all aspects of small and medium sized complex technical projects comprised of design/build and build to print projects for a range of clients (e.g. DOE, DOD, NNSA, National Laboratory, Pharmaceutical companies, etc.) per the contracted scope of work consisting of codes, specifications, and drawings. Develops, plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to ensure that goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished, delivering them on time, to the required quality standards and at or below budget.

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  Establishes detailed project plans for each phase of the project and identifies key resources required to support and execute the project

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  Reports on key metrics to include budget, schedule and quality and utilizes project control tools to evaluate project performance against these key metrics at various phases of the project (i.e. during design, manufacturing, close-out, etc.)

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  Communicates project plans to customers, project team members and department leads to ensure clear understanding of project scope and project metrics

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  Works with department leads to develop project staffing plans and ensure key personnel and resources are identified early in the project planning process and are available for project execution

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  Performs risk analysis and develops risk mitigation plans for complex projects including developing contingency plans and providing transparency for the project

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  Manages customer expectations and effectively communicates project status, dependencies, issues and risks to customers

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  Begins to develop strong, long-term customer and industry relationships

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  Actively drives and manages projects and project teams to ensure we are delivering expected outcomes and meeting or exceeding key project metrics

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  Ability to lead and direct cross-functional teams to include engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and outside contractors

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, direction may be provided to project coordinators, QA and engineering personnel, and to shop personnel. Direction is provided in the spirit of organizing and prioritizing the tasks required to complete projects on time and within budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline with at least five (5) years of experience leading projects or programs.

• Must have experience managing complex projects with budgets greater than US $5M.

• Prefer experience with Government programs/projects and/or experience with nuclear or NQA-1 related programs/projects.

• Strong organizational skills and time-management with the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments

• Ability to manage teams through influence rather than absolute authority

• Ability to define problems and collects data to overcome challenges

• Strong attention to detail

• Action oriented, independent worker with the ability to drive solutions and improve project performance with minimal supervision

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all organization levels both internally and externally (customer)

• Ability to effectively present project information including options, alternatives and recommendations to the customer and senior management

• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments

• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and altering priorities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.