Megan M. Iverson, PMP
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operations Lead and Project Manager – Radiation Portal Monitoring Program (RPMP)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
09.2023 - Current
- Provided project management oversight for project activities, including portions of the field operations for deployment of radiation detection systems and related observation buildings at domestic ports of entry (seaport, land, ECCF, mail, and ferry) and preclearance international airport facilities.
- Provided leadership and oversight to deployment staff for all installations, removals, and associated equipment/system upgrades.
- Responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, change control, project documentation, performance tracking, and reporting.
- Managed multiple overlapping deployment activities from site survey through design, contracting and culminating with installation
- Worked proactively with program sponsors and counterparts and carry out new technical activities to provide project management in a leadership capacity
- Provided a consistent communication link with internal and external clients
- Oversaw assigned technical and project management tasks with excellent detail to ensure project activities comply with technical scope, budget, and schedule commitments, while complying with all program policy requirements
Radiation Portal Monitoring Program Site Manager and Design Lead Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
05.2023 - Current
- Provided project management oversight for assigned project activities.
- Worked proactively with project sponsors to ensure timely installation of Radiation Portal Monitors.
- Provided a consistent communication link with internal and external clients.
- Provided technical designs to facilitate installations for all ports of entries.
Project Manager - CBP NIID Project
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Portal Design and Operations Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Build technical capabilities through working closely with the clients to identify project scope and documenting through Jira as well as writing and executing testing activities.
- Lead Drupal projects and tasks for various clients identifying new tasks, assist in design and management of the scope, schedule, and budget.
- Validate testing is completed, correct, and documented
- Participate in bi-weekly sprint planning meetings to assist in allocation of team resources.
Warranty & Maintenance Lead – Global Threat Reduction Initiative
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed and maintained online database to track and trend equipment that is recommended and installed by the program as part of the ongoing protection efforts at partner sites across the United States.
- Responsible for ensuring that the process, implementation, and coordination with the regional teams are effective and efficient.
- Review quarterly site reports and trouble call logs to ensure information is current information is captured in the site’s information.
- Train users to populate the online database including site schedules, equipment lists and call logs.
Deputy Regional Project Manager – Global Threat Reduction Initiative
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted in managing the scope, schedule, and budget for each site in the region.
- Technical Oversight Representative for project contracts and procurement actions.
- Lead teams in the field assessing new facilities, assuring completed facilities and conducting annual visits to facilities.
- Primary point of contact to participating counterparts and subcontractors for all activities directly associated with their sites.
Engineer – Technology Planning & Deployment
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Manage Department of Transportation permitting items and track government funded equipment for the Radial Portal Monitoring Project Point of Entries.
- Troubleshoot and install Visual Identification System video cameras.
- Energy Engineer responsible for supporting the design and analysis of the Commercial Building Partnership retrofit with the goal of 30% energy savings from ASHRAE 90.1-2004.
- Responsible for the calibration and proper operation of building energy auditing equipment.
- Provided engineering and project management support of the analysis of new commercial building design, implementing the latest available technology to achieve 50% energy savings from ASHRAE 90.1-2004.
Mechanical Engineer
URS – Washington Division
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for the design and verification of condensate, low pressure and high-pressure steam systems associated with the Department of Energy’s Waste Treatment Plant.
- Responsibilities included sizing calculations, flow and pressure analyses and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- Responsible for managing the tracking and reporting of project progress towards system commissioning.
- Authored line sizing calculations.
- Participated in Code Case 2211-1 calculations.
- Organized and lead 'What-If' hazard analysis meetings.
- Presented at the annual Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) conference on how the project used the hazards analysis approach to ensure code compliance on piping systems; consistent with ASME Section VIII.
Education
Master of Engineering Technology Management -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12.2022
B.S. Mechanical Engineering -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12.2005
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Project tracking
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Construction management
- Client rapport
- Critical design review
- Strategic Planning
- Performance monitoring
- Agile Methodology
- Reliability
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute. 2023
Timeline
Field Operations Lead and Project Manager – Radiation Portal Monitoring Program (RPMP)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
09.2023 - Current
Radiation Portal Monitoring Program Site Manager and Design Lead Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
05.2023 - Current
Project Manager - CBP NIID Project
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
08.2015 - Current
Portal Design and Operations Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
12.2014 - 10.2015
Warranty & Maintenance Lead – Global Threat Reduction Initiative
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
01.2014 - 12.2014
Deputy Regional Project Manager – Global Threat Reduction Initiative
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
12.2011 - 01.2014
Engineer – Technology Planning & Deployment
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
08.2008 - 12.2011
Mechanical Engineer
URS – Washington Division
04.2007 - 08.2008
B.S. Mechanical Engineering -
Washington State University
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute. 2023
Master of Engineering Technology Management -
Washington State University
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