Project Manager 2

Brown Federal Services; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 to lead construction projects valued at up to $500,000 in support of Laboratory missions. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, resources, safety, and technical performance, with CAM responsibilities as needed.

The role demands advanced construction project management experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of facility maintenance, upgrades, D&D, and nuclear facility requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading construction project management.
• 5+ years in engineering/procurement/construction.
• Advanced EVMS and project controls experience.
• DOE Q security clearance and nuclear facility knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and resources for construction projects.
• Provide oversight to Superintendent 2 personnel as needed and collaborate with CAM.
• Report project status to stakeholders and manage safety and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

EVMS

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Los Alamos, NM 87545, The Construction Superintendent team at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 to lead construction projects in support of Laboratory missions. This position is responsible for managing projects valued at $500,000 or less and providing oversight to Superintendent 2 personnel as needed.

The Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 will oversee all aspects of construction project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, safety, and technical performance. The role requires advanced construction project management experience, strong leadership abilities, and extensive knowledge of facility maintenance, construction operations, and nuclear facility requirements.

The selected candidate may also serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM), responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling project costs and schedule performance. This position works closely with project controls, program management, line management, project stakeholders, and federal sponsors to ensure projects are successfully executed.

Qualifications:

• Recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, specialized coursework in project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience leading to a thorough understanding of construction project management, facility maintenance, and project execution.
• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
• Advanced experience managing construction projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project controls, cost management, and schedule performance.
• Proven leadership and management skills, including the ability to organize, direct, and control project teams.
• Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing corrective actions.
• Advanced knowledge of construction project phases, including upgrades, renovations, facility maintenance, and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D).
• Knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management, including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety and authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, and facility control systems.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements applicable to construction trades.
• Strong understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lockout/tagout policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships and communicate with program, project, and line management.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to report project status to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present technical and project status reports.
• Experience utilizing computerized work management systems to track job activities and coordinate materials and equipment with vendors and suppliers.
• Nuclear experience is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.