Manager of Projects 5

Capital Construction Project Execution

The Capital Construction Project Execution Division, utilizing The Project Management Offices (PMOs) and the Specialist Services Offices (SSOs), provides consistent service and project execution to Weapons (WFO), Science Technology and Engineering (STE), Utilities (UI), Institutional Facilities (IF), D&D, and manages many Scopes of Work (SOW) under Special Services Offices (SSO). The PMOs and the SSOs are structured and staffed appropriately to support projects while considering their complexities, unique SOW, and various funding streams within the applicable WFO portfolio of projects. They are aligned and dedicated to their assigned Facility Operations Directorates (FODs) and Associate Laboratory Directorates (ALDs). This provides for a consistent partnering interface to strengthen working relationships, and share lessons learned. In this way, they can ensure that project development, planning and execution are uniform and consistent, thereby ensuring excellent project delivery throughout the Lab.

The Capital Construction Project Execution is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic leader for the WFO PMO. The successful candidate will provide the capabilities to the Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects (ALDICP) and relevant Laboratory elements to successfully deliver excellence in safe execution of construction projects and assure performance against relevant prime contract elements. Specifically, the WFO PMO is expected to oversee / lead a group of deployed project managers responsible for successful execution of projects associated with the WFO FOD, meeting or exceeding LANL / WFO's mission goals. The WFO PMO will assist in all applicable high level ALDICP planning and execution activities. The work also includes all phases of Project(s) related planning, design, and construction activities in support of the Laboratory's excellence in Capital Projects execution. This position will report administratively to the Project Management Office in the Construction Project Execution Division.

Job duties include :

• Understanding and implementing Integrated Safety Management (ISM) line management responsibilities for the organization.
• Providing guidance and interpretation of policies and programs concerning project management.
• Formulating and recommending project management policies, plans, and programs for the orderly execution of projects.
• Assisting the execution groups to monitor the progress of active projects.
• Directing the activities of assigned staff.
• Ensuring that interdepartmental problems are resolved promptly.
• Fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Interfacing with FOD and ensuring project requirements are understood.
• Ensuring that all project reporting is accurate and timely.

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Notes to applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that specifically addresses their knowledge and experience as it relates to the job duties and knowledge of the position.

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Work environment :

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment :

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where you will work :

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes :

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