Assistant Project Manager

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Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager is a developing project management position responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of activities enabling the delivery of large-scale projects and/or high-level programs, under the general supervision and review of senior project managers and project leadership. This role interfaces with various teams, including project controls, engineering, licensing, supply chain, quality, safety, manufacturing, testing, operations, and/or construction functions. This role applies developing technical and programmatic skills to routine to moderately complex assignments with general supervision and growing latitude for independent judgment. This includes supporting project managers with evaluation and resolution of problems affecting project cost and schedule performance, identifying opportunities for improving execution, and supporting the management and direction of external subcontracted teams and internal matrixed teams.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Support and contribute to planning, coordination, and execution of complex, technically challenging projects in alignment with project objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverable requirements.
• Track project deliverables, interfaces, action items, decisions, assumptions, and technical issues to support disciplined project execution. Provide technical inputs and coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams and cross-functional partners, including project controls, licensing, supply chain, quality, safety, manufacturing, testing, operations, and construction.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure technical requirements, deliverable expectations, design interfaces, and execution dependencies are understood and managed.
• Support identification of technical, schedule, cost, and execution risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies in coordination with senior engineers/managers and project leadership.
• Develop information to support problem resolution, support make/buy decisions, and coordinate supplier technical coordination, subcontractor interfaces, and external partner execution activities.
• Support project management evaluation and decision making on acceptability of work products, deliverables, processes and procedures, and project performance to achieve customer’s performance, quality, safety, operational, and programmatic requirements in line with project governance. Ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable company processes, procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Actively support the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in all relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program.
• Seek feedback and guidance from more experienced team members and continue developing knowledge of project management best practices, execution standards, and integration methodologies.
• Continue developing subject matter knowledge in project planning and execution and support continuous improvement of project delivery processes, tools, and standards.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, construction sciences, project management or related technical field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience with post-secondary training/education.
• The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 3 plus years of relevant experience.
• Typically, two to five years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, or related experience in the commercial construction, energy, nuclear, petrochemical, or high-technology hardware development industry or three to five years of military experience; relevant internship, co-op, or academic project experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of project execution practices, interface management, schedule coordination, work control, and technical documentation control.
• Demonstrated inquisitive nature, clarity of thought, and willingness, capability, and resilience to develop fundamental understanding and factual basis of problems and challenges.
• Developing experience supporting the coordination and execution of work scope with multidisciplinary teams in a project-based environment.
• Developing experience supporting project execution activities and assisting with resolution of routine, well-defined issues or emerging problems under close supervision.
• Developing analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage assigned tasks and support established priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members.
• Demonstrate innovative, inquisitive, and expansive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, software, and Microsoft Office products to compile, collate, analyze, visualize, and generate concise information for reporting and management decisions.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Work Site Expectations: 5 days onsite
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$88,750 to $102,500

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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