DOE and Nuclear Construction PM 2

United Global Technologies, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Global Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 to lead LANL construction projects onsite. You'll manage projects typically under $500k, supervise Superintendent level staff, and ensure scope, schedule, and cost align with Lab goals.

The ideal candidate holds 10+ years in engineering/construction management, with nuclear/DOE experience and a DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10 years of total experience in construction/engineering management.
• 3 years nuclear/DOE experience required.
• DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience leading projects with significant budget and schedule management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects up to $500k or equivalent, providing oversight to Superintendent levels.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget using earned value management systems.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; respond to incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Present project status, trends and issues to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with program, project, and line management to execute action plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Risk management

EVMS

Education

Engineering or scientific degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

1. Position Details

2. - Work Schedule: 4/12 shift
3. - Work Arrangement: Onsite
4. - Project Duration: 2 years, with a possibility of extension
5. - Related Position: Superintendent 3

6. Required Qualifications

7. - Total Experience: 10 years of experience required.
8. - Nuclear/DOE Experience: 3 years of nuclear and DOE experience required.
9. - Industry Experience: Experience in any nuclear environment is acceptable.
10. - Technical/Work Environment: Craft experience and familiarity with TA-55.
11. - Clearance: Q clearance required. or able to obtain.
12. Any “Deal Breakers” that will cause a candidate rejection? During interviews, I’m looking at their personality, and if they can adapt. Being a superintendent things go south quickly, so you need to be self-motivated. Working with staff, supporting
13. Software knowledge requirements? Nothing too crazy, familiar with sending emails, populating schedules, looking at correspondences, but not 100% proficient within software.
    • The Construction Superintendent team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory invites candidates to apply for a Project Manager 2/ Superintendent 3 to lead projects while working to achieve Lab missions.
    • The Project Manager 2/ Superintendent 3 will be responsible for and lead projects of $500k or less and provide oversight to Superintendent 2’s as necessary.
    • 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.
    • Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause an 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.
    • Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.
    • Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including Earned Value Management Systems (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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Ability to determine actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs.
      Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries.
    • Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
    • 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.
    • May be required to work a flexible schedule- Days, Nights, Weekends.
14. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
    Position typically requires a recognized 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) leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.
    Education/ Degree? A plus, but not a requirement. Minimum 10 years of experience in supervisor role, and bachelor’s just compliments that experience.
15. Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance is required.
    Per diem/ relocation? Yes, it will be candidate specific if they meet the requirements based on their distance from LANL. Long term travel is available to current contractors within Staff Aug.