Manager of Projects 5

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation package

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a dynamic Manager of Projects (MOP) to lead the Line Item Project-Early Installs (LIP-EI) initiative. You will direct a team of project managers, construction managers and superintendents to plan, execute, and close multi-year capital projects within scope, schedule, and budget baselines.

The role requires extensive EVMS usage, strong safety culture, and collaboration with IPT and ALDPI leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years related experience; or 20 years related experience in lieu of degree
• Advanced leadership of a technically oriented project management team
• Experience with nuclear facility construction and EVMS; knowledge of DOE O 413.3B is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent project fronts and provide strategic direction to Project Managers, Construction Managers and Superintendents.
• Manage and report against multi-year project management plans in alignment with LANL EVMS.
• Ensure ISM compliance and provide oversight to IWDs and safety standards.

Skills

Project leadership

EVMS experience

Schedule management

Construction project mgmt

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Compliance & security

DOE/NNSA knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

As a Manager of Projects for 30B, you will be responsible for managing and reporting against multi‑year project management plans in accordance with LANL's Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The selected candidate will work closely with project management, project controls, and the broader Integrated Project Team (IPT) to plan, negotiate, integrate, monitor, report, and execute projects from initiation through completion within approved scope, schedule, and budget baselines.

You will ensure work is performed safely and in full compliance with LANL policies and procedures, providing oversight to verify that Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) are followed and pausing work when necessary to address safety or compliance concerns.

You will coordinate construction shift execution by resolving resource conflicts, prioritizing activities, and deconflicting teams working in shared rooms or areas to maintain steady progress. You will also reinforce LANL's conduct of operations policies and programs while mentoring and coaching team members. In coordination with project managers, you will define the scope of work for each shift, communicate progress and potential obstacles, and recommend solutions to shift management and senior ALDPI leadership. Additionally, you will support business development activities by presenting organizational capabilities, contributing to customer engagements, and helping identify and pursue opportunities for future work.

Manager of Projects (MOP) 5 will provide the capabilities and relevant Laboratory elements to successfully deliver excellence in safe execution of construction projects and assure performance against relevant prime contract elements. Specifically, you are expected to be the lead project manager, assist in all planning and execution activities, and serve as line manager for all deployed Project Managers and other functions in support of executing all phases of Capital Projects. This position will report administratively to the Project-Program Director.

You will be responsible for: Integrated Safety Management (ISM) line management, leading continuous improvement for project management, responsible for all aspects of personnel management, including but not limited to: recruiting, employee hiring and on‑boarding processes managing headcount, forecasting and budget(s) associated with group, directing assignments, training, providing continuous performance management including annual performance discussions, identification of growth opportunities and ensuring proper team recognition and appreciation. Interface with the Senior Director as well as the functional managers to define the scope of the portfolios and develop strategies and plans to address project needs. This includes developing resource needs, logistics, and assistance to management on matters dealing with Laboratory policies and procedures to ensure compliance, implements project management policies, plans, and programs for the orderly execution of project including monitoring the execution of deliverables.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical Leadership

Advanced leadership and management (organize, direct, control) of a technically oriented project management team in the execution of all levels of projects, including supervision and development of employees. Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including use of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Demonstrated successful experience identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project.

Technical Excellence

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience managing nuclear facility and or programmatic project work. Project experience with DOE O 413.3B projects or equivalent system of requirements. Expert knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, engineering, procurement and other project‑related activities, including their interfaces and inter‑dependencies. Strong understanding of financial analysis and planning concepts. Management experience in all project management functions—including formal EVMS. Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management of technical or operational work including developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions. Advanced broad knowledge of industry standards.

Collaboration and Coalition Building

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relations. Ability to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork, and to facilitate employee self‑development. Demonstrated successful experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs.

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 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation (if no Bachelor's Degree then a minimum of 20 years of related experience).

Desired Qualifications:

LANL Operations

Familiarity in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations, particularly as it pertains to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Mission.

Stakeholder Relations

Experience working with federal customers, or representatives, at headquarters or field office level in a strategic manner to maximize satisfaction. Experience working on integrated project teams in construction.

Clearance

Active DOE Q clearance desired. Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

Essential Job Functions

Frequent job site walk downs, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, ladders, stairs while overseeing construction activities.

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 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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)

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.