Project Manager / Nuclear

Project Manager

This position is 100% on-site at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This position is not remote. Per diem or relocation support may be available on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the facility's hiring team. Current DOE Q security clearance required. Compensation range : $147,500 to $167,500 / year (depending on qualifications).

Global Engineering and Technology is seeking a qualified Project Manager with a Q clearance to assist our team 100% on-site at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico, leading projects that support the site's national security mission. The Project Manager will lead projects of up to $500K and provide oversight to Superintendent 2's as necessary.

Duties

• May initiate the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and / or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject, and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Ensures work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine the cause and effect of schedule or cost variance, and define achievable corrective action plans.
• May be required to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.

Requirements

Security Clearance and Nationality : This position requires a current DOE "Q" security clearance. The candidate must be a United States citizen.

Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, and weekends) when needed.

Education, Training, and Experience

Although a degree is not mandatory, this position typically requires either a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an engineering or scientific discipline OR specialized courses in project management (e.g., PMP) leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or at the hiring team's discretion, any relevant combination of education and experience. This position requires ten (10) years of work experience with at least five (5) years of experience in one of the following : Engineering, Procurement and construction, The applicant must have nuclear industry experience.

Qualifications

We are looking for a professional who has : Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) leading a team of workers, including control of work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation. Advanced experience managing construction projects, including proactively managing project scope, schedule, and budget, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance / avoidance for all aspects of a project. Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations, and D&D. The ability to lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule. Extensive knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and / or construction management, including 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 configuration, and lock-out / tag-out policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement. Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs. The ability to provide personal leadership, direction, and technical advice regarding health, safety, and environmental compliance. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions and establishing a recovery Plan / Path forward. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that include reporting on project status to senior-level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities, including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers. The ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse / family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate). Benefits include : Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare, Dental Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Generous 401(k) match. All benefits are effective on day one of employment. Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.