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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Provide project management consulting in the development of a Project Management Leadership Academy (PMLA) for Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Partner with INL's Project Management Office and senior leadership to create a sustainable project management capability and develop the next generation of project management leaders.

Kennewick, Washington, United States

PM-Advantage is committed to developing impactful organizational leaders with practical project management proficiency and influential leadership skills. We focus on the development of next-generation project leaders with foundational project management skills that align effectively with both industry standards and their unique work environment. We base our approach on the foundational premise that leadership is not learned through traditional classroom training, but rather developed through shared experiences, professional networking, and application.PM-Advantage specializes in creating customized solutions that are tailored to your unique workplace environment. We prioritize experiential learning over traditional classroom training, focusing on shared real-world experiences, practical tools and techniques for success, and industry best practices to create a unique learning experience for each person and organization.Our goal is to help your organization build a sustainable in-house capability for long-term success through focused train-the-trainer options for curriculum design, development, and delivery. Our priority is not in developing “one and done” training programs. Rather, we measure success by our ability to create customized institutional leadership development capabilities that align with the unique needs of your organization and promote sustained organizational leadership.

Richland, Washington, United States

Senior Program Manager responsible for research and development of a complex technology solution integrating leading-edge capabilities in artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), large scale data analytics, and software development with state-of-the art hardware and engineered systems to address a critical national security mission need. Served as Project Manager for the development and delivery of a unique one-of-a-kind aerial research laboratory capability for advancing atmospheric and climate research. Also led the development of a Program Governance model to provide a sustainable approach for managing large-scale research programs at PNNL. Designed and developed a Program Manager Academy to promote succession planning and develop the next-generation of project and program leaders.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Director of the Operational Systems & Technology (OST) Division within the National Security Directorate and also serve as the acting Chief Operating Officer (COO). The OST Division specializes in operationalizing science and technology through the integration of technology, policy, and field operations to deliver mission critical solutions to complex global security challenges using a systems approach. Division capabilities include expertise in technology development and integration, scalable engineering, operational sustainment and resiliency, legal and policy analysis, testing and evaluation of complex systems, critical infrastructure and asset security, capacity building, and disciplined project management, with demonstrated success in over 100 countries worldwide.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Founder, advisor, and lead instructor for PNNL’s Project Manager Development Program, a two-year executive training program focused on the development of next-generation project managers.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Chief Operating Officer (Acting) for the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Responsible for all aspects of operational management and organizational development for over 1,200 staff supporting a wide variety of national security sponsors. Oversee all aspects of operations including staffing, facilities, equipment, risk management, security and operations.

Director of the Global Security Implementation Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for execution oversight and expert delivery for a portfolio comprising more than 200 global security and nonproliferation projects representing nearly $300M in annual business volume. Projects within the PMO portfolio focus on chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological safeguards; security, nonproliferation policy development, illicit trafficking detection, and infrastructure sustainability for a range of clients including the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of State (DoS).

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Business Manager responsible for portfolio management, business development, marketing and relationship management for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Global Threat Reduction (NA-21). Directly accountable for relationship management of this key client and for meeting sales and business development targets, strategic development, and expert delivery. Successfully grew the program by over 650% in four years, and positioned the company for sustained growth and dominant market share.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Manager of PNNL's Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) Program for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), implementing safeguards, security upgrades and regulatory infrastructure for nuclear and radiological source materials worldwide, with a business volume of over $65M annually. Provided leadership in the development of this rapidly growing program over nine years, with current deployments in 63 countries, including the United States. Provided direct management and oversight of over 100 direct project staff and support resources including U.S. subcontractors, Laboratory personnel, and foreign contractors. Responsible for all facets of project execution including project planning, systems engineering, vulnerability assessments, fixed-price construction contracting, resource management, performance measurement, management reporting, and training. Provided extensive customer and management interface, and developed effective working relationships with foreign counterparts.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Deputy Director of PNNL’s Center for Global Security, promoting effective collaboration across business lines to address emerging global challenges in national security, and facilitate actionable science and technology solutions to emerging national priorities.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Technical Group Manager for PNNL’s Nonproliferation Systems Integration Group within the National Security Directorate. Responsible for direct management and oversight of 53 professional project managers and project engineers providing leadership in the global implementation of complex systems engineering projects worldwide. Accountable for professional capability development of disciplined project managers, integrated system tools, and process improvement.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Project Manager on an Information Technology (IT) development project to provide a suite of scalable project management system capabilities for PNNL. Responsible for building a next-generation integrated cost/schedule project controls system utilizing leading-edge vendor software and in-house system capabilities.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Project Manager and construction expert for the implementation of physical protection upgrades at a Russian Navy Complex weapons storage facility. Responsibilities included analysis and negotiation of comprehensive physical protection construction upgrades, vulnerability assessments (VAs) using ASSESS software and VISA tabletop methods, and the development of two comprehensive Systems Analysis Reports (SARs).

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Deputy Manager on the design and construction of a $392 million International Nuclear Core Conversion Project located in the Siberian region of the Russian Federation. Responsible for managing multiple Russian-based subcontractors in the conversion of three production uranium graphite reactors. Worked extensively with Russian counterparts to develop and maintain an integrated project schedule and activity-based cost estimate baseline for the design, regulatory, and construction phases of the project. Provided full C/SCSC reporting to the Department of Defense. Provide project management training and Primavera Project Planner (P3) training to Russian subcontractors.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Deputy Project Manager on a $47 million Napalm Stockpile Removal and Disposal Project for the U.S. Navy. Responsible for integrating and managing field and home office activities including oversight of multiple subcontracts, estimating, change control, scheduling, and project reporting. Interfaced extensively with Navy representatives and contract personnel.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Team Leader for a staff of five project control engineers managing hot cell and shielded facility operations for a Category II nuclear facility. Developed life-cycle and plan-of-the-day facility schedules and operation plans, integrating routine radiological operations with external capital and R&D projects. Co-authored an Operations Management Plan for all radiological activities conducted in the facility.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Coordinated and supervised five project control staff and the operation of a fully validated cost/schedule control system on the construction of a $230 million Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) for the U.S. Department of Energy. Provided construction management for multiple fixed-price construction contracts, and project management oversight on the acquisition of complex first-of-a-kind laboratory research equipment, operational readiness activities, acceptance testing, and start-up for this Major System Acquisition (MSA) project. Interfaced extensively with client representatives and scientific staff.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Provided disciplined project controls and project management support to a variety of research & development, engineering and constuction projects. Provided lead project management support in the installation of physical protection upgrades and implementation of safeguards equipment to the Russian Mayak Project in support of the Material Protection, Control & Accountability (MPC&A) Program for the U.S. Department of Energy. Coordinated and provided project management support to over 20 scientist and engineers developing characterization technologies in support of the Hanford environmental cleanup mission for the U.S. Department of Energy. Co-developed and instructed the PNNL “Essentials of Project Management” training course. Led the development and instruction of the NNSA Project Management Training curriculum for all DOE NA-25 personnel and National Laboratory Leads.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Supported the development and implementation of an integrated cost/schedule management system for a $160+ million research and technology development project associated with the Tank Waste Remediation System (TWRS) Program for the U.S. Department of Energy. Responsible for integrated cost/schedule baseline development and implementation, change control, training, and project reporting on this Major System Acquisition (MSA) project.

Boise, Idaho Area

Coordinated project control department work activities on the construction management of a $400 million NQA-1 Fuel Processing Restoration facility for the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Responsibilities included the integration of multiple fixed priced subcontractors, management of a U.S. Department of Energy C/SCSC validated cost/schedule control system and integrated change order management system, productivity analysis, performance measurement, earned value analysis, budget and contingency management, project management reporting, cash flow and commitment projections, and extensive coordination with client representatives and subcontractor personnel.

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for all scheduling and cost management on a $47 million fast track engineering/construction project in conjunction with the Environmental Storage Tank Upgrade and Replacement Project for Eastman Kodak Company. Gained extensive knowledge in engineering/construction management pertaining to phased construction, as well as environmental regulations and practices related to underground storage of hazardous waste and chemicals.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Responsible for integrated scheduling and cost management on a variety of industrial engineering and construction projects. Responsibilities included CPM schedule development, progress measurement, earned value analysis, productivity analysis, forecasting, budget monitoring, change management, and contract claims defense. Worked extensively on pre-bid planning and proposal development.