Location

onsite, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Salary

$78k – $174k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Project managementProject schedulingProject controlsCost estimationRisk managementEarned value managementBudgetingEngineering principlesOperations managementStakeholder communicationLeadershipContract managementTask order managementVariance reportingDOE program knowledge

Job Description

Position Title: Multi-Level UNF Project Manager

Work Location: Site - INTEC

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10’s

Salary Grade: 15 Salary Range Min $77,635 Mid $99,195 Max $120,755

Salary Grade: 18 Salary Range Min $111,520 Mid $142,945 Max $174,365

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supporting Used Nuclear Fuel (UNF) projects with the planning, scheduling and execution of projects from inception to completion. The position requires integration and communication between several organizations, management, projects, company(s) or vendors to coordinate and execute a project.

This position is responsible for planning the projects from beginning to end, including but not limited to:

  • Project scope definition.
  • Ensure scope is approved in contract and implemented in current Task Order.
  • Work with Project Controls to develop project schedule.
  • Work with Estimating to develop project cost estimate.
  • Identify resources, costs, assumptions, exclusions, and risks for each project.
  • Assist in the selection and coordination of the project team.
  • Plan and manage project execution through to project closeout.

This position may require a person to:

  • Apply and develop advanced concepts and techniques.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems and provide solutions which require a high degree of ingenuity and innovativeness by applying new and unique approaches.
  • Provide leadership and consultation to co-workers.
  • Evaluate progress and results and recommend major changes to project activities.
  • Act independently to uncover and resolve problems.
  • Professionally represent company/organization when communicating UNF project execution and status to varying levels of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Meet company objectives and milestones through successful project completion.
  • Assist with Control Account Manager responsibilities on one or multiple projects.

Preferred skill mix:

  • Experience or strong knowledge in operations, fuels or engineering principles.
  • Experience with other DOE programs, including environmental, waste cleanup, and safety preferred.
  • Knowledge of project management, project control systems, and project and systems planning.
  • Experience in leading and working in an integrated project team.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with program managers, middle and upper management, as well as DOE Idaho and Headquarters customers.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):

This is a multi-level posting and the successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. At the Idaho Environmental Coalition, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Education:

Applicable Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree as specified in Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2. A combination of experience and education may be substituted for a degree. Bachelors degree equivalent is 8 years of directly relevant job experience.

Experience:

Salary Grade 15: 2 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.

Salary Grade 18: 12 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

Special Requirements/Training:

  • DOE Security Clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
  • PMP Certification (optional).

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall management of UNF projects:

  • Definition of project scope and identification of stakeholders.
  • Develop, analyze and manage project schedules.
  • Management and tracking of milestones and overall project cost.
  • Planning and execution of new and existing scope by Task Order.
  • Interaction with a diverse range of programs and personnel.
  • Support and meet Earned Value Management System requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage project execution to occur on time or ahead of schedule and bring project in under budget.

Perform duties to assist Cost Account Manager (CAM) which includes:

  • Work planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Defining and setting up project milestones.
  • Review critical path and perform analysis to track overall project health.
  • Perform weekly project status updates.
  • Tracking and updating projects on purchase requisition progress.
  • Analyze actuals to remaining budget.
  • Assist with development of monthly variance reports to explain project cost and schedule status.

Internal and external customer communication:

  • Developing and conducting UNF presentations for tours or conferences.
  • Conduct, schedule, and perform project risk reviews with DOE-ID and applicable organizations.
  • Support miscellaneous programs, and reporting requests from internal organizations, DOE Idaho or DOE Headquarters, and the State of Idaho.

Must apply by 10:00 PM MST, midnight EST, on November 2, 2026.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at IEC males born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to make all employment decisions free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, genetic information, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is a drug-free workplace. Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC supports a drug-free workplace through pre-employment screening. Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC maintains the work environment is safer and more productive without the presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in the workplace. Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC considers chemical screening to be a part of the overall program to prevent these substances from entering our workplace. As part of our overall program, it is a requirement that all candidates for hire submit to chemical screening subsequent to an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to chemical screening or confirmation of a positive test will result in denial of consideration for employment.

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