FRIB Project Coordinator I

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose: 

The FRIB Project Coordinator I will assist in facilitating and managing project controls at the MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. This includes developing, maintaining, integrating, and reporting on project and sub-project schedules and cost estimates. The role also involves actively monitoring schedule and cost baselines and providing timely reports and analyses in accordance with requirements and generally accepted project management standards and best practices.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules by working with task leaders and Control Account Managers. Use project management software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. 
• Assist in developing and maintaining cost control processes. Collect and report on cost status for management reporting and earned value tracking. Analyze and review cost/budget expenditures. 
• Review and analyze schedule and cost performance for reporting to project management and earned value tracking using specialized software tools. 
• Assist in identifying and developing schedule contingency plans. After notifying management, analyze schedule variances and propose remediation strategies, including critical path analysis. 
• Offer ongoing support in cost engineering, planning, and scheduling. Report monthly status to project and sub-project managers and provide input for internal and external reviews. 
• Attend regular project controls meetings to review and update performance. 
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the job classification. 

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or other related field; one to three years of experience providing coordinator or analyst support to project or engineering teams in a design or development environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• One to three years of experience using a project scheduling tool, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, including creation, management, and reporting of detailed project schedules.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the requirements and regulations associated with DOE, DOD, or NSF projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cobra Earned Value Management Software. Experience with Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Management, including custom reporting, data management, and analysis, is a plus.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholder groups, including senior management and external review committees.
• Technical aptitude to learn and update complex custom software with limited training.
• Ability and flexibility to manage priorities in a fast-paced project management environment while delivering high-quality support in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter and a resume. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

frib.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends May 13, 2025, 11:55 PM