WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist

WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist

ProSidian Seeks a WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist headquartered near Richland, WA 99319 to support an engagement for the DOE Office of River Protection (ORP) - an independent office at the DOE Site in eastern Washington state with the exclusive focus of remediating and solving the DOE's tank cleanup challenges. ORP's mission is to protect the Columbia River by safely cleaning up radioactive and chemical waste contained in underground storage tanks located at the DOE Site.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Site Technical Support Services assistance including technical support services in environmental remediation, and related technical and administrative program management support expertise and assistance in carrying out responsibilities to plan, direct and oversee design, construction, environmental remediation, cleanup and operation of government facilities to support ORP at Hanford in the Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area.

The WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist shall provide Technical Support Services OBO The United States Department of Energy, Office of River Protection (ORP) at the Hanford Site for WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling in support of ORP's Waste Treatment Plant Division. The ProSidian WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist shall conduct critical Project Controls and Field Scheduling functions to support the Startup, Commissioning, and Operation of the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Project.

This Task involves the review and analysis of BNI's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data, including cost and schedule performance information. The Task includes monitoring and evaluation of schedule integrity, reliability, and accuracy to identify credible threats to critical path activities or impacts to in-progress and future work scope. Statistical reports on a recurring or one-of-a kind basis will be designed and issued to DOE-WTP management. Data will be evaluated at the lowest level necessary to identify underlying trends and causes of current and potential future Project performance impacts.

The analyses are performed with heavy reliance on BNI-provided data, so the Task will also include frequent interactions with BNI scheduling personnel, spot checks to assess the validity, reliability, and accuracy of the earned value data reposted for both cost and schedule. This "spot check" shall be conducted using a variety of BNI baseline planning and tracking resources, Construction Quantity and Unit Rate Report (QURR), Primavera P-6 level 4 and level 5 project schedule, construction Excel look- ahead schedules, etc. Examples of specific analyses that may be performed or products provided include:

• Standard earned value metrics Cost and schedule performance metrics and variance analysis performed at the most active, critical, or currently troubled cost accounts.
• Critical path and near critical path analysis to assess reasonableness and viability and to identify and evaluate changes from month-to-month.
• Identification of "bow waves" and analysis to identify causes and forward looking impact of performance-driven scope impacts.
• Evaluation of activity starts and finishes performance against baseline and against prior month data to identify trends and their impact on in-progress and future work.
• Monitoring significant float variations and trends for individual activities or groups of activities.

General Project Controls Support

This Task will provide technical support to the FPDs to manage WTP project controls data as necessary to facilitate analysis and support internal and reporting functions. Specific support functions include:

• Preparation of metrics, charts, or other documentation to support the reporting and presentation of Project performance.
• Assistance with capturing and tracking IPT action items.
• Attending meetings and providing feedback or statistical reports, as required.
• Assisting in performing assessments or surveillances, as required.

Deliverables

• LAW Startup and Commissioning Schedule Analysis Monthly
• LAB Startup and Commissioning Schedule Analysis Monthly
• BOF Startup and Commissioning Schedule Analysis by Facility Monthly
• EMF Startup and Commissioning Schedule Analysis Monthly
• QURR Analysis Report for LBL Monthly

Qualifications:

Knowledge of DOE policies and procedures.

Knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.

Proven experience in supporting programs and projects with schedule analysis, tracking, monitoring, and assessment.

Excellent communications skills.

Proven experience with Primavera P-6 scheduling tools.

The WTP Project Controls and Field Scheduling Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENT: All work performed under this task order must be in compliance with the requirements set by the ORP Quality Assurance Program Description (MGT-PM-PL-04 R4).

Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements. Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

Location: Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Richland, WA 99319

• U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership: ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen: understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication: ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation: persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility: ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment: exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization: ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other Requirements

• Business Tools: understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment: to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity: the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility: exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness: to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits and Highlights

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.