Manager of Projects 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a dynamic leader to manage the Line Item Project-Early Installs (LIP-EI) organization. You will oversee PMs, Construction Managers, and Superintendents, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution of glovebox and infrastructure work supporting pit production.

You will coordinate shifts, resolve resource conflicts, mentor staff, and contribute to business development with senior ALDPI leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a technically oriented project team.
• Experience leading construction projects and managing changes in scope.
• Strong financial analysis and planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct multiple concurrent work fronts with Project Managers and Construction Managers.
• Ensure work is safe and compliant with LANL policies and Integrated Work Documents.
• Mentor staff and communicate progress to shift management and senior leadership.

Skills

Technical leadership

Technical excellence

Collaboration

Personal leadership

Communication

Compliance and security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do y215900 What You Will Do

The Line Item Project-Early Installs (LIP-EI) organization provides critical equipment and infrastructure necessary to support the enduring pit production mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The organization is responsible for the design, procurement, installation and turnover of gloveboxes and equipment that contribute to the broader LANL effort to establish a sustainable capability to produce 30 pits per year (ppy). We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized leader to manage multiple concurrent work fronts while providing strategic direction and oversight to Project Managers, Construction Managers and Construction Superintendents in support of the ALDPI/ALDWP mission. The ideal candidate will excel in a complex, fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong leadership, coordination, and execution skills to drive successful project outcomes.

In this role, you will ensure work is executed safely and in full compliance with LANL policies, providing oversight to confirm Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) are followed or pausing work when required. You will coordinate construction shift execution by resolving resource conflicts, prioritizing work activities, and deconflicting teams operating in the same rooms or areas to maintain steady progress. You will enforce LANLs conduct of operations policies and programs while mentoring and coaching. Working closely with Project Managers, you will help define the scope of work for each shift and communicate progress, potential obstacles, and recommend solutions to shift management and senior ALDPI leadership. Additionally, you will contribute to business development efforts by presenting the organization's capabilities and supporting opportunities for future work.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Leadership

Proven ability to successfully lead and manage (organize, direct, control) a technically oriented project team in the execution of moderately complex project/operation, including supervision and development of employees. Experience leading construction projects including proactively managing changes in project scope, identifying project risks, and developing successful execution plans.

Technical Excellence

Demostrated knowledge and experience managing multi-dicipline work with nuclear facilities or other high hazard industries involving programmatic/production type work. Project experience with DOE O 413.3B projects or equivalent system of requirements. Knowledge of/and experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and project turnover. Strong understanding of financial analysis and planning concepts.

Collaboration and Coalition Building

Strong experience in developing and nurturing effective internal and external customer relationships. Provide project leadership on issues that require cross-organizational solutions. Ability to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork, and to facilitate employee self-development.

Personal Leadership

Proven leadership and management in the following areas: personnel management, customer engagement, financial and schedule management.

Communication

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries.

Compliance and Security

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing plans or programs to meet or exceed contractual requirements, performance measures, regulations, and laws, including the proven ability to do so while operating within a highly sensitive national security environment.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

LANL Operations

Familiarity in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations.

Stakeholder Relations

Experience working on integrated project teams in construction.

Clearance

Active DOE Q clearance desired

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, climbing ladders/scaffolding/stairs, Working in or around tight quarters with equipment, job site walk downs for long periods of times.

Work Schedule:

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignment are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. 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 2 years.

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 (PTO 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. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*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.

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.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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.