JOB SUMMARY: The Office of Environmental Management is responsible for the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy resulting from five decades of nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. The EM work is being done in 11 states and the lifecycle cost of the program is currently estimated to be over 330 billion dollars and will span beyond 2075. MAJOR DUTIES: This position serves as a Project Manager and technical advisor responsible for providing contractor oversight, and technical/administrative advice to DOE management regarding the viability and defensibility of Office of Environmental Management, Consolidated Business Center {EMCBC) project closures, including decommissioning activities. As the Project Manager you will: Serve as an expert advisor and provides leadership for extensive Department of Energy (DOE) scientific and engineering efforts. Plan, organize, and manage programs/projects that are broad in scope and that lack scientific and/or engineering precedents for critical phases of the project required for accomplishment of vital Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission and goals. Serve as an authoritative resource for EM, other agencies and private organizations on novel and challenging scientific and engineering problems and latest developments. Support oversight of program planning, scheduling, and implementation; evaluate overall progress in the program/project and resolve highly technical scientific challenges; develop goals and objectives and advises management of relevant policy issues. Develop operating plans, schedules and budgets for each assigned project or program; verify that work plans adhere to policy, budget, and scheduling guidance provided by DOE management. Direct and coordinate the execution of programs/projects through interaction with appropriate DOE organizations and supporting contractors. Direct and oversee the preparation of scientific and engineering reports, and other documentation required to support DOE positions related to assigned projects and programs. Provide consultation, advice, engineering or scientific input, analyses, and recommendations to management within and outside of DOE that are especially critical to DOE's primary programs and mission. Negotiate cost-sharing and other contractual terms with appropriate participation by procurement offices, Office of General Counsel, and patent counsel on projects involving millions of dollars annually. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.