Project Manager II

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead on-site execution of a multi-year chemical processing program supporting a national security mission for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), with place of performance in Tupelo, Mississippi. In this capacity, the Project Manager will manage site cost, schedule, and delivery for facility build-out, equipment installation, commissioning, and sustained production operations. The Project Manager will report to the Program Manager, NNSA Programs, and will serve as the program’s primary on-site lead in Tupelo.
With general direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in planning, directing, and controlling site activities. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of program objectives, milestones, and site budgets. The successful candidate leads site staff and coordinates contractors, suppliers, and Tupelo site shared services, working closely with the Program Manager and the program’s Chief Engineer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages on-site execution of the NNSA program at the Tupelo, MS place of performance, accountable to the Program Manager for site cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• Maintains the site-level schedule and work packages integrated with the program’s integrated master schedule; tracks progress, critical path, and recovery plans.
• Manages site budgets and provides cost actuals, estimates to complete, and variance explanations to program control.
• Coordinates facility modification, construction, and equipment installation with the design and construction partner, local contractors, and GA-EMS facilities.
• Leads site commissioning and readiness activities, including turnover packages, punch lists, and readiness reviews, in partnership with the Chief Engineer.
• Coordinates day-to-day execution of demonstration and production campaigns, including staffing, shift planning, material flow, and logistics.
• Manages site procurement, receiving, and local supplier performance in coordination with the subcontracts organization.
• Champions site safety through work planning and control, hazard analysis, and incident reporting for hazardous chemical and reactive-materials operations.
• Implements quality, configuration control, material accountability, and security requirements at the site, including controlled-area and visitor access procedures.
• Serves as the site point of contact for customer visits, audits, and assessments; prepares site input to program reviews and customer reporting.
• Identifies, tracks, and mitigates site risks and issues, escalating to the Program Manager as appropriate.
• Coordinates with Tupelo site leadership and shared services, including facilities, human resources, security, and environmental health and safety, on resources and site infrastructure.
• Leads and develops site staff, including technicians, operators, and project engineers; supports site hiring and training plans.
• Supports proposals and change proposals with site-level basis of estimate inputs.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive and classified information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience managing on-site execution of capital, facility, or production projects, including construction, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Experience in chemical, process, manufacturing, or nuclear facility environments; DOE, NNSA, or Department of Defense program experience is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of project controls, including scheduling (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera P6), budgets, estimates to complete, and variance reporting.
• Experience with industrial safety programs and work planning under OSHA and NFPA requirements; familiarity with DOE ES&H and integrated safety management expectations is desirable.
• Experience coordinating contractors and suppliers, including field oversight, schedule coordination, and acceptance of work.
• Familiarity with quality systems and configuration control in a regulated production environment (NQA-1, ISO 9001, or equivalent); familiarity with nuclear material control and accountability is desirable.
• Experience supporting readiness reviews, audits, or customer assessments is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling an effective interface with customers, program management, site personnel, and subcontractors, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, with a track record of delivering on commitments in a production or field environment.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, and to work in a lead capacity across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Able to work extended hours, including occasional off-shift and weekend support of site operations, and travel as required.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance with access to Secret Restricted Data is required.