J Vollbrecht Consulting is a preferred provider of outsourced project management for Department Of Energy’s National Labs and Department of Transportation Projects.
About
Founded in 2019, JVC is a women-owned, service disabled veteran owned and 8a certified small business which currently supports 6 of DOE’s National Laboratories. JVC focuses on excellent project delivery, project management, process development, project controls, and risk management. Our objective is to always meet and exceed client expectations through effective use of expert teams, streamlined processes and utilizing technology to achieve the best possible outcome for projects. For every engagement, we assign expert teams based on the project strategy and agency experience.
JVC integrates with project teams to deliver complex, high value technology and infrastructure projects. We are the preferred partner for many government facilities. We believe in building communities of practice that are focused on enabling sustainability and technology.
Our team of Subject Matter Experts in the energy sector allows us to quickly step in on large-scale time-sensitive projects to reduce ramp-up time by 3 to 6 months. This allows our clients to quickly execute complex projects with excellence while also reducing team overwhelm. Our vast knowledge of the DOE Project Management Framework and National Laboratories Network allows our team to provide unique insights and experience to science and laboratory projects. Our project managers use this insight to help our clients successfully meet deadlines with quality and safety.
Value Proposition
Use us to build and maintain a firm foundation in excellent project management skills for current or future projects. We can also be utilized to fill in skill gaps, or surge support on your projects, to help you meet your project objectives on time and within budget.
Awards:
– Melissa Washington Small Business, 2020
– Veteran Business of the Year- VIB Network, 2022
Capabilities
With experience in DOE, DoD and NASA Project Management Methodologies, formal industry training, and seasoned Project Management staff, JVC is able to implement Project Management policies and systems in accordance with government agency guidance. Guidelines outlined in DOE O 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets, the American National Standards Institute/ Electronic Industries Alliance (ANSI/EIA) 748C, Earned Value Management (or as defined by contract), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.234-4, Earned Value Management System.
Project Management
Project Management expertise in developing scope, schedule and budget. Managing all phases of project lifecycle, ensuring on time and on budget project delivery.
JVC has successfully deployed Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers to assist with DOE Critical Decision reviews. We use our critical decision checklist to draft documents, lead the Integrated Project Teams, develop and review presentations and support the Critical Decision efforts.
Our Project Managers have supported the following projects in the role of Project Management:
- Surge Lease Space- Albuquerque, NM
- Surge Lease Space- Livermore, CA
- FLARE Project Review
- Critical Infrastructure Recovery and Renewal
- Princeton Plasma Innovation Center
- Linear Accelerator Modernization Project
Project Controls
Hands on project controls professionals, specializing in WBS development and definition, cost estimating, resource and cost loading, setting project baselines and monitor/control functions.
We have Senior Schedulers and Project Controls Analysts currently supporting the following projects:
- Project Infrastructure Management Division at LBNL
- Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project
- DOE NNSA Weapons Complex (multiple projects)
Data Analysis & Portfolio Management
Our Data Analysts have developed automated report and dashboards to manage the health and performance across Project Portfolios. We can integrate multiple data sources and automate executive dashboards, staffing level reports, project lists and individual project reports. We can also export the portfolio of monthly reports into a single PDF using our database technology and automation, saving project managers multiple hours each month.
Our Portfolio Management and Dashboards have been developed to include:
- Executive Level Dashboard
- Project Director Dashboard
- Portfolio Health
- Risk Management Dashboard
- Project Monthly Report
- Subcontractor Performance
- Equipment Installations
- Project Cost and Schedule Status
Risk Management
Customized Risk Management Program, including the development of Risk Management Plans, Risk Register and Monte Carlo Analysis.
Our Risk Management Programs have been implemented and evaluated on the following projects:
- Versatile Test Reactor
- Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project
- xEVAS
- Princeton Plasma Innovation Center
- Critical Infrastructure Recovery and Renewal
- Linear Accelerator Modernization Project
- BioEPIC
- Seismic Safety Modernization
- CREST
Analysis of Alternatives
Analysis of Alternatives and Lifecycle Cost Analysis based on risks, sensitivities, using both a qualitative and quantitative approach.
Our team has prepared and delivered multiple Analysis of Alternatives to assist project managers and stakeholders in determining the best path forward for their projects.
Our AoA experience has applied to:
- Selection of lease space
- Selection for building sites
- Laboratory space renovations
- Equipment Selections
- Waste Isolation Plant locations
Document Development
Document development leading up to critical decisions, for example Project Execution Plan, Design Maturation Plan, Construction Management Plan, Integrated Project Team Plan, Security Plan etc.
Our team engages in developing all project-related technical documentation. We have drafted and developed new plans and procedures, system descriptions, desk guides and training materials. We will also review and red-line current documents to ensure the latest industry guidelines are satisfied.
Our team has engaged in the following document development efforts:
- Capital Asset Line Item Projects
- Capital Asset- Non-line item
- Private/Public Partnership Projects
- Monthly Reporting, including EVMS
- Proposal Development for Government Grants
Consulting
JVC has assembled an expert team of consultants who have many years of experience in their fields. We have been called upon to engage at many levels of the organization to include:
- Independent Project Reviews
- Independent Cost Estimates
- EVMS Certification Reviews
- Workforce training, development and mentorship
- On-call Subject Matter Expertise
Project Management Methodologies:
- Earned Value Management Systems
- Agile- Scrum
- Monte Carlo Analysis
- Capital Acquisition Project Methodologies
Project Management Office (PMO) Artifacts:
- EVMS Certification Documentation and Implementation
- Project Management and Project Controls Training
- Project Intake
- Analysis of Alternatives
- Risk Management
- Monitor/Control
- Technical Project Documentation
- Project Execution Plan
- Risk Plan
- Estimating Plan
- Desk Guides
- Monthly Reporting
Software Packages:
- MS Project
- MS Project Online
- Primavera P6
- Deltek Cobra
- Deltek Acumen Risk
- Crystal Ball
- Procore
- SmartSheet
- Trello
- Power BI
Leadership
Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht, President/ CEO
Jennifer is a former USMC Helicopter Crew Chief and Door Gunner (CH-46E) who is Owner and Primary Consultant at J Vollbrecht Consulting, Inc. Jennifer has built a network of expert consultants with primary experience working in Department of Energy and Department of Defense Industry.
Jennifer believes that the leadership required to move an organization forward is a position of respect that is always earned and never given.
Jennifer leads teams who execute and deliver projects on time and on budget, with an impressive portfolio of Capital Asset Projects at several premier National Laboratory Facilities. Jennifer continually goes above and beyond the call of duty, working with veterans, participating in communities of practice in the project management field and she holds affiliations several national laboratories to offer continued partnership in the project management field.
Jennifer is a Certified Project Management Professional with over fifteen years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, accomplishing missions and delivering complex products and capabilities in the defense industry.
Jennifer holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and she achieved a Doctorate in Business Administration from St. Mary’s College of California in 2022.
When Jennifer isn’t delivering projects, she works with local and national veteran-related charities and organizations. Jennifer serves as Board Member for Women Veteran’s Giving, an organization that provides training, mentorship and grant money to women veteran entrepreneurs to launch and grow their business. Jennifer lives in Northern California with her husband and 2 children. She enjoys her leisure time with outdoor family activities, such as hiking, stand-up paddle boarding and camping.
Advisory Board
Robert F. Warther, P.E.
Sr. Advisor, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Bob is an experienced executive who specializes in delivering nuclear and infrastructure licensing, design, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning projects in the public and private sectors. He has held leadership positions from coast-to-coast and led completion of projects valued over $7B billion with staffs ranging up to two thousand people. His experience includes executive positions with the Department of Energy at Headquarters and in the field, as well as corporate and field positions in the public and private sectors. The breadth of Bob’s nuclear projects range from uranium enrichment to disposal of spent nuclear fuel at Yucca Mountain.
He has extensive experience interfacing with Federal, state and local officials, regulators, stakeholders, members of Congress and their staffs.
Board or Committee Memberships have included: JVC, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Los Alamos National Lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, B.S. Mechanical Engineering Cornell University ,M.S. Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, MBA The Citadel.
John R. Longenecker, CEO of Longenecker & Associates, Inc. (L&A)
John boasts over 35 years of diverse expertise in energy and national defense, with a focus on mission assurance, project delivery, and independent assessment. His extensive background encompasses nuclear weapons, non-proliferation, environmental remediation, nuclear reactor development, uranium enrichment, waste management, and advanced technology deployment.
A distinguished leader in the National Security Enterprise, Longenecker serves as the Managing Director of the Energy Facility Contractors Group and holds key positions at Sandia National Laboratories, the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation, and the National Atomic Testing Museum Board of Trustees. Past appointments include Transition Manager for the United States Enrichment Corporation and Board membership at the Nuclear Energy Institute.
In his earlier career, Longenecker served as Chairman of General Atomics International Services Corporation and played a pivotal role in reshaping the uranium enrichment business during the Reagan Administration. His achievements include enhancing U.S. market share, reducing costs, and transitioning the uranium enrichment function into a government corporation.
Under Longenecker’s leadership, L&A actively contributes to community and educational causes, donating over $1 million in scholarships, STEM programs, and community assistance. Personally holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University, Longenecker remains actively engaged in professional and community organizations.
Dave Jansen, Vice President at L&A
Jansen boasts over 50 years of expertise in project planning, execution, estimating, scheduling, and engineering. With a robust background in baseline development, he has crafted cost and schedule estimates for various DOE projects, such as the Next Generation Nuclear Plant, Long Baseline Neutrino project, Versatile Test Reactor, Interim Storage Facility for spent nuclear fuel, and the XE-100 Small Modular Reactor project.
Dave has designed and implemented baselines and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) for commercial nuclear construction teams, contributing to efficient cost estimates and schedule development. Holding certifications as a Certified Cost Professional (AACE-I) and PMP and RMP from PMI, Dave is well-versed in project management.
Additionally, he possesses a general contractor’s license in New Mexico, underscoring his multifaceted skill set in the nuclear and construction industries.
Certifications
JVC-LA Project Management Alliance
Get In Touch
Email: info@jvc-inc.com