Project Manager 2

Omega Technical Services; Los Alamos (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Technical Services is actively seeking a Project Manager 2 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM. The role may require a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, and involves leading projects of $500k or less with oversight of Superintendent 2’s as necessary.

The ideal candidate will have nuclear project experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with DOE security clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science plus 10 years of experience.
• 10+ years in related fields; 5+ years in engineering/procurement/construction.
• Nuclear experience required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects up to $500k and oversee Superintendent 2’s as needed.
• May initiate investigation of abnormal events or incidents and assist in corrective actions.
• Serve as CAM for planning, budgeting, and cost/schedule performance; act as PM/controls contact.
• Ensure work packages reflect required duration and budget; perform variance analyses.
• Present PM performance plans and status updates to sponsors; report trends/issues.
• Lead constructability reviews affecting cost and schedule.
• Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance guidance.
• Foster open communication to build trust and teamwork.

Skills

Project management

CAM

Earned Value

Nuclear experience

DOE clearance

Leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Stakeholders

Education

Engineering/science degree

Job description

Pay Range

USD $225,000.00 - USD $240,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Join Our Mission

At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager 2 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM. This position may require you to work a flexible schedule- Days, Nights, Weekends.

Candidate will lead projects while working to achieve Lab missions. The candidate will be responsible for and lead projects of $500k or less and provide oversight to Superintendent 2’s as necessary.

Responsibilities

Duties:

• May initiate the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and /or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget and technical performance.
• Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause an effect of schedule or cost variance and define achievable corrective action plans.
• May be required to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends or issues to federal sponsors.
• Lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule.
• Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.

Education Requirements

Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and ten (10) years work experience (5+ years experience in at least one of the following functions: engineering, procurement and construction) leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Nuclear Experience is required.

• Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.

• Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

  Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project.

• Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations and D&D.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control and facility control systems.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades.
• Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions and establishing a recovery Plan/Path forward.
• Ability to determine actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries.
• Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

Work Schedule

Shift will be dependent upon customer site discretion.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.