Project Manager

  • PFO0005EI
  • On Site
  • Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Full time
We are looking for a project manager in Vandergrift, PA As a staff member, you will have the opportunity to work on a project that is critical to our nation's security and safety.

Nuclear Projects and Consulting is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

We are partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to remediate the radiological contaminants at The Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site in Vandergrift, PA, encompassing 44 acres and 10 trenches of contaminated waste and soil. Army Corps awarded the $350 million remediation services contract for the cleanup of radioactive waste at the Shallow Land Disposal Area. Remediation design plans and procedures are currently being developed in anticipation of starting the site infrastructure improvements.

This position has Management level employees on the project as direct reports. This may include Design and Procurement but would focus on the overview of the General Contractor and the immediate construction of the project, as well as Controls. This position is client facing with an emphasis on ensuring Schedule, Cost, Scope and Safety for the SLDA project.

The Project Manager will be the lead for all structure segment managers and will coordinate and cooperate with client and subcontractor staff and/or its consultants, in carrying out their day-to-day duties.

  • Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments
  • Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives
  • Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects
  • Manages the review and approval process for contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with Control Manager for proper posting in reporting program
  • Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings; issues meeting minutes during design
  • Resolves complex construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
  • Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
  • Excellent communication skills as this position is client facing
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.


  • 5 or more years of relevant construction management experience on similar Engineering and construction projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction practices, and the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Ability to maintain continuous communication with the Contract Manager, Project Controls Manager, Senior Engineer(s), and Client personnel.
  • Ability to provide consultation on complex contract interpretation issues as called upon by the contracts group.
  • Ability to act as an advisor to the contracts group.
  • Ability to make effective decisions concerning field problems and work in progress.
  • Must be able to walk across long distances over potential rough terrain.
  • The ability to climb stairs and ladders to inspect work is also required.
  • Exposure to weather elements while in the field is expected.
  • Someone already residing a commutable distance from the SLDA (Pittsburg) area to make the commute daily is preferred.
  • USA citizenship is required for security clearance. (No dual citizenship)
  • High School Diploma / GED Equivalent is required for this role
  • Industrial Construction experience


Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. At Amentuim we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here.

Project Information

The work location for this position is in Vandergrift, PA near Pittsburg.

 

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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