Project Manager II - Los Alamos, NM

RSI; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

Paid holidays

401K (100% match up to 4%)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

RSI is seeking multiple Level II Project Managers for on-site positions at the Los Alamos National Lab. Candidates will lead projects of up to $500,000, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while managing project teams effectively. A degree in engineering or a scientific discipline is required alongside ten years of experience. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $210,000. The position includes potential relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ten years of work experience, including 5+ years in engineering, procurement, or construction.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Ability to prepare and present reports to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects up to $500k and oversee teams.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage costs and schedule for projects as a Control Account Manager.
• Present project updates to federal sponsors.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Advanced project management

Risk management and mitigation

Excellent communication skills

Construction project knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Specialized courses in project management

Job description

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

Company Information

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is currently recruiting for multiple Level II Project Managers. This position is on-site at the Las Alamos National Lab. Per Diem and/or relocation is available. The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000.

Duration

• 1 year contract with extensions up to 5 Years.

Work Schedule

• 4X10s with anticipated OT

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for and lead projects of $500k or less and provide oversight to Superintendent 2's as necessary.
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Position typically requires a recognized 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.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• 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. Lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule.
• 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. Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance.
• 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.
• Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
• Prefer prior DOE experience supporting construction activities or D&D projects a big plus.
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Q clearance or ability to aquire a Q clearance.

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.