Project Manager

Llnl; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex nuclear infrastructure and capital projects, with a portfolio over $200M. You will serve as the main point of contact for nuclear facility projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and successful execution from planning through completion.

The PMO provides engineering, design, estimating and construction services to support cutting-edge research in defense technologies, laser science, bioscience, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects at a nuclear facility or in a nuclear environment (DOE or commercial nuclear).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage risk, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned complex construction and infrastructure projects within larger Hazard Category 2 nuclear-facility projects.
• Oversee safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, and field activities with minimal guidance.
• Develop or contribute to estimates, change-control actions, and monthly status reports.
• Monitor and report on earned value and cost performance as directed.
• Lead collaboration with project managers, consultants, contractors, users, clients, and DOE on project matters.
• Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Lead preparation of the Project Execution Plan and maintain project documents for audit.
• Participate in client-interface activities and stakeholder meetings and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Nuclear project mgmt

Earned value mgmt

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage the delivery of complex nuclear infrastructure and capital projects, as part of a nuclear facility portfolio exceeding $200M. As the main point of contact for nuclear facility projects assigned to you, you will ensure safe, compliant, and successful project execution while managing all phases from planning through completion. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience managing projects at a nuclear facility or in a nuclear environment (DOE or commercial nuclear), with exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a passion for advancing nuclear technology and safety.

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

Manage assigned complex construction and infrastructure projects, or major work packages within larger Hazard Category 2 nuclear-facility projects. Manage day-to-day safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and field activities with minimal guidance by supervisor.

Manage project scope, schedule, risk, and budget in alignment with processes. Develop or contribute to estimates, change-control actions, and monthly status reports for assigned projects.

Monitor and report on earned value and cost performance as directed.

Lead collaboration with project task managers, team members, outside consultants, contractors, users, clients, and DOE on all project matters. Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to customers and stakeholders with infrequent supervisor oversight.

Lead preparation and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan and other project documents. Ensure project files and records are updated and suitable for audit review.

Participate in and facilitate assigned client-interface activities and stakeholder meetings. When necessary, elevate complex or sensitive stakeholder issues to supervisor.

Regularly participate in safety walkdowns, constructability and design reviews, and status meetings. Monitor contractor and project team adherence to LLNL safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including projects with unique or complex safety and quality needs under supervisor oversight.

Exercise advanced problem‑solving abilities to recommend and implement innovative solutions to project challenges.

Provide intermittent coaching to other PMs and support staff to share project expertise and institutional knowledge.

Additional job responsibilities at the TSS.4 Level

Serve as the project management SME and primary point of contact for assigned large projects and nuclear facility projects.

Recommend solutions to highly complex issues and requirements from programs sponsors while representing the organization to clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Lead and direct all aspects of project management: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource management for assigned nuclear projects.

Ensure strict compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, industry codes, quality control/assurance, and internal safety.

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project management plans, budgets/estimates, earned value management parameters, project authorization requests, change control actions, and project documentation suitable for audit review.

Oversee project delivery from concept through completion, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Utilize independent judgement to identify, assess, and manage project risks. Implement mitigation strategies and ensure project delivery within schedule and cost objectives.

Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and status reports to a broad audience of customers, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, and clients to resolve complex technical and performance issues.

Mentor and guide less experienced project managers, sharing technical expertise and best practices.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery and reporting efficiency.

Stay current on nuclear industry trends, technical developments, and regulatory changes.

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.