Project Manager, Non Supervisory 3/4

N3B Los Alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 98,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a Project Manager at non-supervisory levels 3 and 4 to lead complex projects in Los Alamos, NM. The role focuses on planning, execution, and oversight to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with diverse teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, applying EVMS, risk management, and change control to meet project directives and DOE-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant project experience, including EVMS familiarity.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, risk management, and schedule development for complex projects.
• Knowledge of government contracting or regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning: define baselines, scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Execution: manage activities, tasks, and adherence to plan.
• Team Leadership: guide and motivate project teams across functions.
• Stakeholder Management: communicate status and manage expectations.
• Risk Management: identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Budget Management: control costs and adhere to budget.
• Monitoring and Control: track progress using EVMS and implement corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance: ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Documentation: maintain plans, reports, and meeting minutes.

Skills

Project management

EVMS

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Job description

Project Manager, Non-supervisory level 3: $97,536 (min) - $156,057 (max)

Project Manager, Non-supervisory level 4: $112,910 (min) - $180,656 (max)

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager, Non-Supervisory position involves the planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while also managing resources, stakeholders, and risks.

The Project Manager, Non-Supervisory coordinates all technical activities in an efficient manner to ensure that the project requirements and deadlines are met. Coordinate with other organizations, professionals, field personnel, and subcontractors to accomplish the efficient and smooth implementation of project directives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Planning: Develops and maintains project baselines, with appropriately defined project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Execution: Oversees project activities, manage tasks, and ensure adherence to the project plan.
• Team Leadership: Leads and motivates project teams, providing guidance and support through influencing others.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicates project status, addresses challenges and concerns, and manages expectations.
• Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks.
• Budget Management: Manages project costs and ensure adherence to the budget.
• Monitoring and Control: Utilizing N3B’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and working with project controls support staff, tracks progress, identifies potential issues, analyzes variances, and develops, implements, and manages corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintains project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Level 3:

• Proven track record of leading project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget and schedule development.
• Deep knowledge of change management principles, life cycle cost analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Intermediate proficiency with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and forensic schedule/cost analysis.
• Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing operational and financial data to drive performance and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Lead and motivate teams, delegate tasks, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop and manage project plans.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Intermediate knowledge of government contracting or regulated environments, including subcontract oversight and compliance.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across diverse disciplines.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PMBOK.
• Intermediate proficiency in project management software and tools.

Level 4:

• Proven track record of leading project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget and schedule development.
• Deep knowledge of change management principles, life cycle cost analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advanced proficiency with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and forensic schedule/cost analysis.
• Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing operational and financial data to drive performance and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Lead and motivate teams, delegate tasks, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop and manage project plans.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of government contracting or regulated environments, including subcontract oversight and compliance.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across diverse disciplines.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PMBOK.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools.

Education and Experience Required:

Level 3:

Bachelor’s degree combined with 5 to 8 years of related experience. A combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Previous experience working on or managing environmental projects at DOE sites is preferred.

Level 4:

Bachelor’s degree combined with 9 to 11 years of related experience. Formal education in Project Management, Project Management Professional (PMP) or other notable project management certification or demonstrated proficiency in Project Management (particularly on government contracts with EVMS requirements) is desired. A combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Previous experience working on or managing environmental projects at DOE sites is preferred.

Business Associations:

Level 3

Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Level 4

Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

Impact:

Level 3:

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organizations. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Level 4:

Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements conducive to a normal office environment. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May spend time in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand. Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Project Manager will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.