Project Manager

aptim; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance (Company paid)

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

401(k) plans

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Project Manager to support nuclear decontamination and decommissioning projects in Los Alamos, NM. You will report to the Program Manager and lead a multi-disciplined team to develop project plans, define means of accomplishment, and monitor baselines including schedules and budgets.

The role requires stewardship of contract SOW and client interaction. Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering/Physical Science, 7+ years of supervisory PM experience, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science or equivalent work experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years of project management supervisory experience on large, complex projects.
• Experience with EVMS, DOE orders, and nuclear remediation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project organization across disciplines to execute the SOW.
• Direct all aspects of project management from initiation to closeout.
• Act as primary client contact and manage safety/quality programs.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and resource loading; monitor baselines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

EVMS

Primavera P6

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

We are searching for a Project Manager to support APTIM's nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects in Los Alamos, New Mexico . The Project Manager will report to the Program Manager and be responsible for the effective management of work activities to achieve project objectives in compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Project Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team to develop project plans and procedures to accomplish the contract statement of work (SOW) , define the means and methods of accomplishment , and develop/monitor a baseline for the scope including budgets/costs and a critical path schedule to achieve optimum performance.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Developing and maintaining a project organization (resource identification, utilization, & allocation) encompassing all disciplines required to execute and deliver the contract SOW.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closeout) for the project
• Lead interaction as primary point of contact with the client
• Assure effective implementation of the Earned Value Management System, as well as risk management and planning
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and budgets; resolve discrepancies and negative trends as early as feasible
• Overall coordination of initial work planning/scoping working with operations and engineering to develop and maintain a resource loaded schedule and cost estimate
• Primary interface with operations and project planners/schedulers
• Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
• Establishes and monitors project safety and quality programs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls projects in accordance with the established company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Proactively resolve issues with the customer
• Preparation of Financial Reports including Progress Reports (internal and client required)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in relevant degree (Engineering, Physical Science) , or degree in another field with applicable work experience.
• PMP Certification preferred
• Working knowledge of DOE Order 413.3B
• A minimum of 3 years of experience using Earned Value Management Systems and working knowledge of Primavera 6 or similar project management software is desired
• Demonstrated experience in leading (supervising/managing) multi-discipline teams to achieve project objectives
• Experience in nuclear operations, engineering design, and/or D&D/remediation
• Experience at DOE facilities and projects with a detailed working knowledge of key DOE Orders related to EVMS, baseline management, ES&H, QA, Conduct of Operations, and Engineering/Construction.
• Minimum of 7 years project management supervisory experience on large, complex projects involving radioactive waste environmental remediation and disposal.
• Skilled at technical writing and proficient in use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI).
• Must be a US Citizen, and able to be badged at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• The position is based in Los Alamos, NM. Both local and non-local candidates on travel will be considered.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $135,000-$160,000 annually. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.