Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Location: Niskayuna, NY (NNL)

Department: Project Management & Project Controls

Compensation

• $115K – $160K

This range represents the typical compensation for this role, but is subject to adjustment based on further evaluation of the candidate and the market which can include factors such as required qualifications, education, experience, and location.

 

Please also note that the range is based on multiple, client-set levels and that GEM applies reasonable factors that can adjust the wage rate differential.

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at their Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Niskayuna, NY with 20% hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering complex capital and infrastructure projects across a large, operational campus environment.

• Provide support to existing projects as an Assistant PM or take on delivery of other projects in portfolio based on skill/ability level.

• Adapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles.

• Guide projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including development of decision packages and submittals.

• Define project scope, develop execution strategies, and establish cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans.

• Lead teams through challenging project conditions and seeing work through from planning to execution.

• Oversee general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environment.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and working within existing infrastructure.

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to improving overall project execution practices.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance before you can start.

  • Candidates with an active DOE "L" Clearance or DOD "Secret" clearance are HIGHLY DESIRED.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projects.

• Hands-on experience defining project scope, developing execution strategies, and establishing cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans.

• Experience adapting project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles.

• Experience guiding projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including development of decision packages and submittals.

• Coordinating across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholders.

• Experience overseeing general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environment.

• Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and working within existing infrastructure.

Desired Skills

• Candidates with an active DOE "L" Clearance or DOD "Secret" clearance are HIGHLY DESIRED.

• Ability to lead project teams through complex constraints within a structured regulatory framework.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey project needs and status.

• Sound judgment when navigating changing budgets, shifting priorities, and multiple approval steps.

• Ability to solve practical infrastructure and facility challenges on an active site.

• Leadership presence and ability to align matrixed teams.

• Ownership mindset with strong follow-through.

• Capital projects within complex campuses, industrial sites, government facilities, or similar environments.

• Prior experience with office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects.

• Prior experience working within formal approval and funding processes.

• Experience with contractor and subcontractor management.

About the Site

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is comprised of the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory located in Niskayuna, New York, the Kesselring Site, located in West Milton, New York, and the Naval Reactor Facility located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together, they develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, ensure the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, and train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets (energy.gov).

 

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.