Project Manager, National Laboratories Oversight - Remote

Talascend is currently seeking a Project Manager, National Laboratories Oversight, for a remote contract opportunity. OVERVIEW: This individual is responsible for oversight and reporting of all phases of fabrication activities and processes at the supplier facilities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Act as independent oversight observing and reporting on supplier performance for assigned projects. • Apply general fabrication shop knowledge to oversee suppliers including schedule, submittal oversight, and resources. • Key collaborator with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with supplier. • Track/report work progress to schedule. • Monitor in-process fabrication documents (travelers, NDE & inspection reports, weld records) are completed/accurate. • Confirm approved/current shop fab documentation at workstation (in-process & on-going). • Monitor/report day-to-day fabrication and inspection processes. • Provide technical oversight of supplier projects, working with the Project Support Engineer (SPE) and engineering Technical Representative (TR) to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables. • Support QA during hold/witness points and surveillances as needed. • Review/report discrepancies or conflicts/gather information for Engineering. • Coordinate Natrium technical review process of supplier deliverables and ensure appropriate responses. • Coordinate technical interfaces between supplier projects and Natrium technical team. • Provide support to contract administration and commercial activities as needed. • Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes and relationships to ensure positive feedback to Natrium. • Review final data package in-process. • Verify packaging, weight, markings, and monitor loading for shipment. • Issue weekly reports POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • Technical degree preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering or equivalent training and experience. • 10-20 years’ experience in supplier oversight required. • In-depth understanding of fabrication travelers, welding, and similar manufacturing processes. • Familiar with the UL 508A standard with respect to the assemblies of components including control circuit components, motor controllers, and other devices preferred. • Experience understanding supplier work scope as defined in the contract documents and providing direction and oversight of supplier projects required. • Demonstrated skills in interfacing with suppliers in manufacturing environments. • Demonstrated skills in supporting contractual/commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships. • Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities. • A broad understanding of the ASME and AWS codes. • Strong communication skills desired. • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Apply tot his job