ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Initiate investigations of abnormal events, incidents, and/or accidents to identify root causes and assist in implementing corrective actions.

• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling cost and schedule performance for a project or subproject.

• Act as the point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.

• Ensure work packages accurately represent the duration and budget required to perform the work.

• Perform variance analysis reviews, determine causes and effects of schedule or cost variances, and define corrective action plans.

• Present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.

• Organize, direct, and manage teams of workers including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation.

• Manage construction projects by proactively controlling scope, schedule, and budget using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommend risk acceptance or avoidance.

• Lead constructability reviews during the design process and evaluate impacts to construction cost and schedule.

• Interface with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans.

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical advice regarding health, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Identify problem areas, investigate alternative solutions, and establish recovery plans or paths forward.

• Determine actions required to resolve issues affecting maintenance programs.

• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, project stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

• Utilize computerized work management systems to track job activities and coordinate materials and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.

• Promote open communication and teamwork across project teams.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and ten (10) years work experience (5+ years experience in at least one of the following functions: engineering, procurement and construction); additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Proven leadership and management skills to organize, direct, and control a team of workers.

• Advanced experience managing construction projects including scope, schedule, and budget control.

• Experience using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Demonstrated experience identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions.

• Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations, and D&D (Decontamination and Decommissioning).

• Extensive knowledge and experience in facility maintenance and/or construction management.

• Knowledge of systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, and facility control systems.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades.

• Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other mechanical, electrical, and physical documentation.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.

• Experience using computerized work management systems for job tracking and coordination.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapo