Job Description:

Mission

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), is a newly formed legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities.

Position Summary

WDC is seeking a driven Project Manager to join our R&D Support Team in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Project Manager reports directly to the Site Manager and provides project management support to research and development projects at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The individual will be responsible for developing project plans and leading a cohesive team of professionals to complete them on time and under budget.

Responsibilities:

· Develop project management plans that detail project scope, team, cost estimate, schedule milestones and risks/mitigations.

· Effectively lead routine project status meetings with team members, subcontractors and federal stakeholders using internet videoconferencing products such as Microsoft Teams.

· Generate subcontractor statement-of-work documents (Word) & purchase requests.

· Establish and maintain project dashboards (Excel) that provide a visual representation of project status

· Collaborate with peers, and federal stakeholders to ensure all life cycle activities are accurately identified, planned, monitored, and controlled.

· Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.

· Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Technical or Management-based Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum of five (5) years of project or construction management experience

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Analytical, computer, and problem-solving skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Experience estimating, scheduling, budgeting and planning design and build work.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

· Ability to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract

· United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify

· Steward the organizational culture with a focus on teamwork and commitment to service amidst a diverse colleague and customer base.

· Ability to quickly adapt focus, adjust schedule and problem solve to meet evolving work demands and needs of supervisor and other stakeholders.

· High energy and resourceful team-player, with the ability to work independently and balance multiple competing priorities and tasks.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

· Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Training Certification from PMI or similar organization related to project management experience working in support of R&D at the NETL

· Prior knowledge or experience working with a Native American Tribe.

Core Competencies:

Managerial Proficiency – Focuses on the development and productivity of employees by setting clear expectations and objectives, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, constructively addressing, or seeking assistance to properly address employee concerns.

Vision – Supports and builds a shared vision with stakeholders across the organization. Engages others in translating vision into action. Supports and clearly communicates organizational direction and priorities.

Executive Communication – Communication with other managers and Company's Executive team in an accurate, clear, thorough, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Strives to avoid surprising stakeholders with emerging information of situation reports. Strives for transparency in all communications.

Accountability and Management – Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own work and the work of employees. Translates objectives into meaningful performance measures and aligns performance plan with organizational goals. Achieves meaningful results by putting in the necessary time and effort and following through to ensure quality outcomes through own work and the actions and contributions of subordinates and the organization as a whole.

Leading Change – Leads the organization, anticipates, and is postured to progress with changing business trends, viewpoints, political climate, and requirements without any performance declinations.

Developing Talent – Leads employees in reaching their maximum potential by encouraging professional development, providing all necessary tools to succeed, and fostering employee growth and advancement.

Financial Management – Effectively manages budgets and costs by maintaining effective budgetary controls, constructing contingency plans to stay within budgetary constraints, reducing expenses, and/or developing revenue generating opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

This position operates in an on-site facility shop and may require standing for extended periods of time. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as protective suit, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements:

Some daily travel to the NETL Pittsburgh office may be required, up to 50% of the time. Other regional travel may be required to pay visit to subcontractor offices or shops.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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