Project Management (Project Manager 2/3) (Shift Differential Pay)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified Project Manager 2/3 candidates for on-site work in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves leading cross-functional Integrated Project Teams to safely meet objectives within cost and schedule constraints, from planning through start-up.

The higher level adds CAM responsibilities and more complex cost control. Required are a relevant bachelor’s degree and several years of directly related experience; PMP and DOE Q clearance are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction, business, or related field.
• 5 years of directly related experience for Project Manager 2.
• 8 years of directly related experience for Project Manager 3.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPT to meet project objectives within cost and schedule.
• Coordinate across planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Maintain liaison with the customer to resolve problems and coordinate services.
• Monitor progress to ensure schedules are met and work is performed safely within budget.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Engineering Procurement Construction

Customer Engagement

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Risk Management

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled the Project Manager 2/ Project Manager 3, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Project Manager 2 ($106,400- $176,000)

The Project Manager leads a cross-functional group of Integrated Project Team (IPT) members, assembled to successfully execute a set of project objectives. The Project Manager ensures that the project objectives safely meet the Project Owner's requirements and are fulfilled within cost and schedule constraints. Coordinates and administers a project from project planning, engineering, and procurement through construction and start-up. Establishes and maintains liaison with the customer throughout the entire project to resolve problems and coordinate service functions. Participates in planning and establishing schedules, forecasts, budgets, parameters, etc., and monitors progress to ensure schedules are met and work is performed safely within budget. May provide assistance in the review of contract documents. May be assigned responsibility for a specific area of a project such as construction, engineering, or services.

Project Manager 3 ($128,000- $215,900)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or sub-projects. Serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance. Lead efforts to ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work. Perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance and define achievable corrective action plans.

This position will report functionally to the Project Management Division Leader and will be deployed to executing organizations that are responsible for project portfolios ranging from under $50 Million to more than $1 Billion with some meeting the requirements of DOE Order 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.

What You Need

Project Manager 2

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that include reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
• Knowledge and expertise in engineering, procurement, construction, and other project related activities, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement by interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs.

Project Manager 3

• Demonstrated experience leading project teams in delivering construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including use of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Proven ability to identify project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering, procurement, construction, and other project related activities, including developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing plans or programs to meet or exceed contractual requirements, performance measures, regulations, and laws, including the ability to do so while operating within a highly sensitive national security and/or nuclear environment.

Education/Experience (Project Manager 2):

Position requires a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction, business, or related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience (Project Manager 3):

Position requires a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction, business, or related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations, particularly as it pertains to the Los Alamos National Laboratory mission.
• Experience working with federal clients at headquarters or field office level in a strategic manner to maximize client satisfaction.
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Clearance: Active DOE Q clearance desired.
• Experienced project manager with a strong background in line-item construction, electrical safety integration, and cross-functional team leadership-skilled in scope, schedule, and cost control under complex, high-stakes conditions. (WCI)
• Proficient in developing IWDs, expediting procurement, resolving constructability and supply chain issues, and integrating engineering, safety, and field execution inputs into cohesive, safety-focused project plans. (WCI)
• Proven expertise in developing and managing high-quality work packages and integrated work documents (IWDs) for complex, high-risk projects, ensuring alignment across disciplines and minimizing rework. (ESO/FERT)
• Skilled in work control integration, including scheduling, access coordination, readiness reviews, and use of project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6), with a focus on safety, quality, and execution readiness. (ESO/FERT)

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.

Essential Job Functions

Walking, Climbing, Bending, Peripheral vision.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position 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.

Note to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Policy - 5.5.1.c Shift Differential Pay

Exempt employees may receive shift differential pay if they meet the conditions stated above and they are authorized to receive shift differential pay by the directorate-or higher-level manager. Shift differential is not paid under the following circumstances: when the entire shift is between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; for work that is scheduled during the evening or night hours on the basis of convenience to the employee; or when the employee requests a temporary change in shift assignment. However, when an employee who usually works on an evening or night shift is temporarily assigned to a day shift for a period of four working days or less, the employee will continue to receive the shift differential. Shift differential pay is applied to all hours of a shift at the following rates:

Swing: 12.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.

Graveyard: 15.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate.

Employees regularly assigned to a rotating shift are paid shift differential for each hour worked during the hours of swing and graveyard.

Shift differential is permitted with paid leave as long as the assignment to an alternate shift is for a minimum of eight weeks.

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.

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 on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

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.