LE2 Area Project Manager

Description

Requisition Number:

25-1084

Position Title:

LE2 Area Project Manager

Employment Status:

Full Time/Exempt

Location:

New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

Relocation:

No

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

Project Planning 1. Become thoroughly familiar with project objectives and goals. 2. Work closely with the DOE Federal Project Director to assure client requirement are being met. 3. Participate in the design phase of the project including design/constructability reviews 4. Participate in the development of site specific project/construction management plans which include, but not limited to: identification of project stakeholders, project resources, risk analysis, communications, procurement strategies, schedules, budget/cost profiles, quality inspection, work breakdown structures, change management, ES&H, security, etc. 5. Participate with Project Controls personnel in the development of government estimates, budgets, schedules, variance analysis, technical evaluations, studies, and earned value analysis as applicable. Project Execution/Construction Management 1. Function as liaison between DOE, A/E, stakeholders, subcontractors and field construction personnel. 2. Provide support to Management and Operations Contractor (M&O) Subcontractor Managers Technical Representative (SMTR) or other field construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle as necessary. 3. Participate in Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction Meetings. 4. Participate in the development of QA Surveillance Plans and Hold Points, ES&H, and Security requirements. 5. Participate in the change management and the change control process. 6. Actively participate in project performance reporting per Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles. 7. Ensure timely completion and filing of project deliverables. 8. Participate in Readiness Review Board (RRB)/system turnover meetings. 9. Perform post-project activities which include but not limited to: lessons learned, claims resolution, contractual and administrative closeouts, after action reports. Construction Safety 1. Participate in the development of Preliminary Hazards Review (PHR) and SPR Safety Checklists. Assure that these documents are coordinated prior to initiation of a Purchase Requisition (PR). 2. Participate in formal hazards analysis work sessions as required. 3. Review subcontractor ES&H submittals for contract compliance. 4. Perform periodic field surveillance of subcontractor safety processes, Job Hazards Analysis (JSA), Safe Work Permits (SWP), Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), or other related documentation. Continuous Process Improvement 1. Participate in the continuous improvement of the M&O project management and construction procedures or other M&O processes. 2. Prepare and submit lessons learned.

Job Opening and Closing Dates:

12/17/2025 - 12/23/2025

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology or Construction Management as applicable to the petroleum/petro-chemical industry. Candidates must have at least fifteen (15) years of technical experience in a plant, construction or petro-chemical environments. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in managing projects consistent with or similar to the guidelines of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK©) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and must possess a strong understanding and practical application of project management principles. Must be familiar with construction project environments. Candidates must also have a working knowledge of contract administration preferably in a federal contracting environment. Must be knowledgeable of OSHA 29CFR1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Support a zero-incident safety culture in all projects and activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Must be proficient in reading and understanding drawings and specifications. Must be capable of developing effective presentations, reports, technical and non-technical correspondence, conduct meetings, build strong project teams, and able to manage project personnel of a variety of disciplines and levels. Must be able to effectively communicate with company, client and third parties. Must be an aggressive self-starter, confident, ethical, and must strive to continuously improve the candidate's depth and breadth of project management knowledge. Required skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint. EXPERIENCE IN LIEU OF EDUCATION: Twenty (20) years of progressive project management experience in the petroleum/petro-chemical industry in lieu of degree. Candidates would have taken at least 200 hours of training specific to project management in the following preferred areas: scheduling, budget, risk management, quality, planning, leadership, communications, soft skills, reporting and contract administration DESIRED: Minimum of 10 years of progressive knowledge of construction management preferably in a federal contracting environment. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP©) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Certified Construction Manager (CCM©) from the Construction Management Assoc (CMAA). Knowledge of SAP, PrimaVera and/or Microsoft Project.