Manager Construction 3 (Shiftwork All)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid sick, vacation, and holidays

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee crucial construction projects that support national security. The role demands strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and significant experience in construction management. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those motivated by impactful work and technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction management.
• Experience with government compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction projects to ensure they are delivered safely.
• Direct field construction activities to ensure quality execution.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering teams.

Skills

Project management

Construction leadership

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

Build the Nation's Most Critical Projects.
Join the Construction Management Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and lead complex, high-impact construction efforts that directly support national security. We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager (CM-3) who thrives in the field, excels at leading teams, and can drive safe, high-quality execution on major capital projects.

If you're motivated by meaningful work, technical challenge, and project delivery excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity.

As a Manager Construction 3, you will oversee the full life cycle of assigned construction projects at LANL—ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role requires strong on-site presence and hands-on leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Delivery and Field Leadership

• Direct and coordinate field construction activities to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality execution.
• Review construction estimates, schedules, budgets, drawings, and specifications for constructability and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee craft and field execution staffing, materials, and field operations.
• Ensure all safety and security requirements are integrated into daily work, with authority to stop work when needed.

Cross-Functional and Technical Management

• Collaborate closely with Project Management
• Design Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, and other functional groups to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance and coaching to Site Managers to support project success.
• Contribute expertise during project planning, proposal development, and review meetings involving budgets and schedules.

Project Controls & Performance

• Ensure field procedures and training programs are implemented appropriately.
• Monitor field-level distributable expenses and construction personnel performance.

Culture & Team Leadership

• Foster a respectful, inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Support continuous improvement and effective communication across diverse teams and organizational levels.

#SHIFTWORK

What You Need

Project and Construction Management Expertise

• Demonstrated success leading complex construction or program-management efforts, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change control.
• Thorough knowledge of construction operations, subcontract management, quality, technologies, and government compliance requirements.

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

• Ability to acquire resources, coordinate multi-discipline teams, resolve issues, analyze causes and effects, and drive constructive solutions.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience coaching, leading, and engaging teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal/external partners and present to senior leadership or federal sponsors.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Scientific discipline, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field, plus 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.

DOE Order 426.2 A: Requires a bachelor of science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Q-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required except in rare cases).
• Compliance with DOE Human Reliability Program (HRP) and DOE Order 426.2.
• Subject to ongoing drug/alcohol testing and periodic medical/psychological evaluations.
• Restrictions apply to citizens of certain countries per the National Defense Authorization Act.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous DOE contractor experience delivering construction projects.
• Experience with nuclear quality standards (NQA-1).
• Familiarity with LANL construction operations, procedures, and union craft supervision.

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

Work Environment & Essential Functions: On-site construction environment; indoor/outdoor. Physical requirements may include walking, stair climbing, kneeling, and balancing.

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.

Note to Applicants: This position is for a Term appointment. A full-time employee hired for a period of up to a maximum of 10 years.

*Depending on performance a Termed appointment employee could be converted into a regular appointment status, discretion with management. In addition, relocation benefits are promising, please do discuss with hiring manager for details.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—as well as citizens of Iran, the DPRK, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support LANL.

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:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.