Classification Title:Project Coordinator II / Associate Project Manager I
Grade:25-26, dependent upon experience
Requisition No.:Number of Positions:1
Location:Heritage CenterOrganization:End State Delivery
Department:Heritage Center ClosureProject Assignment:Heritage Center
Posting Date: 10/19/2026 Closing Date: 10/26/2026
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS):
•Establish an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including matrixed functional and specialist support required for the SOW. Define and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities to the project team members/partners and the Customer to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications and applicable regulatory requirements. The project organizational structure should address multiple, matrix execution offices, multiple project entities, and other organizational arrangements, as appropriate.
•Ensure scope, design basis and project objectives are defined, best practices/lessons learned reviewed and applied, and detailed work plans, schedules, budgets and procedures are established, including the Project Execution Plan. Obtains concurrence from the members of the project team, functional management and the Customer. Ensures integration of work plans for multiple execution units or entities.
•Ensure that the project planning and reporting is performed in accordance with the UCOR Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
•Facilitate with project team the development, communication, implementation, update and use of the Project Execution Plan.
•Identify, with support organization input, quality requirements and ensure the proper processes are identified and implemented to achieve contractual quality commitments. Assesses customer perception of quality on a regular, periodic basis.
•Facilitate the Environmental, Safety & Health program for both the office and fieldwork environments including contractor and subcontractor activities. Ensure design is compliant with ES&H applicable, or relevant and appropriate requirements determined for the project.
•Assist in the training of new project managers and other project personnel in key positions through both formal training courses and on-the-job training.
•Conduct periodic project and Customer meetings to promote and facilitate communication, review progress/performance, discuss issues and facilitate problem resolution. Maintain effective communications between the project team, the Customer and off-project operations, Functional Management, and Senior Management.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
•Knowledge of UCOR organization, policies, procedures, and programs including EVMS, Quality Assurance and Environment, Safety and Health
•Knowledge of front-end activities including, Best Practices/Lessons Learned, Constructability, Risk Analysis/Contingency Evaluation, and Estimate/Proposal Review Processes.
•Knowledge of industry, technology, and engineering, project controls, and construction work processes, including knowledge of customers, culture and business practices.
•Knowledge and experience in EVMS and baseline development and implementation including, scope definition, roles and responsibilities, estimates and resource loaded schedules, progress and performance curves and metrics, reports, and action items tracking.
•Experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation.
•Knowledge and experience in contracts/subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation, including, change control and documentation management, including the hierarchy of requirements documents in case of conflict (RFP, Proposal, Contract, etc.).
•General knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
•General knowledge of project insurance issues/options.
•Knowledge of matrix work processes and interface management, especially Project Controls, and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with senior management and functional groups.
•Oral, written and graphic communication and presentation skills.
•Ability to conduct productive and effective meetings.
Level Specific Responsibilities:
•Demonstrates and provides project leadership in area of responsibility.
•Consistently demonstrates the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
•Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for area of responsibility.
•Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering small projects or studies with increasing complexity.
•Ensure that the project planning and reporting is performed in accordance with the UCOR Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
•Experience in various project management activities such as planning, budgeting and performance measurement.
•Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out.
•Support communications and presentations to customers.
•Support and/or lead the development of budgets and schedules, manage performance, report progress, and initiate action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.
•Resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of the project to the customer.
•Responsible for project execution, ensuring that project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Customer and UCOR performance expectations.
Grade 25:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. CAPM or PMP Certification is strongly desired..
Experience: 6+ years engineering, operations, maintenance, M&O, construction, project controls, and/or procurement experience
Grade 26:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. CAPM or PMP Certification is strongly desired.
Experience: 8+ years engineering, operations, maintenance, M&O, construction, project controls, and/or procurement experience. Capable of assisting as a project lead on a low-risk, low-complexity project. Has experience in various project management activities such as planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance management.
Relocation:☐ YES☒ NO
UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.
NOTE 1:Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.
NOTE 2:Only web applications will be considered.
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