PROJECT MANAGER
Banda Group International, LLC
About the Role
Banda Group International (BGI) is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 to support risk management for capital asset projects. This is a junior, developmental role focused on learning project risk management, maintaining accurate risk documentation, and supporting routine assessments and reporting. The selected candidate will learn risk management practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B and applicable institutional requirements. Work will consist of clearly defined assignments with regular direction, mentoring, and review. Training will include identifying and documenting risks, supporting risk assessments, and learning the fundamentals of Monte Carlo analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with identifying and documenting risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
- Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.
- Update and maintain risk registers, including risk owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status updates.
- Participate in risk review meetings, document discussion outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.
- Learn to assess risk probability and potential impacts using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.
- Develop an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
- Learn the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
- Assist with gathering and checking analysis inputs, running established risk models under direct guidance, and documenting assumptions and results for review.
- Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
- Identify missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff for review.
- Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to understand project activities and support accurate risk documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD, mechanical design, and engineering principles.
- Demonstrated experience using Creo 3D CAD software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- Experience checking 3D CAD models and drawings and working with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
- Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14 standards, particularly Y14.5-2009 and Y14.41.
- Experience with mechanical fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing processes.
- Knowledge of engineering configuration management and product-definition release workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or a related field through coursework, internships, or employment.
- Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.
- Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes.
What We Offer
BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD
- Medical coverage (PPO or HDHP plan options)
- Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
- Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
- $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement
- Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
- Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
- Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events