Senior Onsite Construction Manager for Critical Projects

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Relocation packages

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Manager Construction 3 to lead major capital projects on site in Los Alamos, NM. You will drive safe, high-quality execution with hands-on field leadership across multi-discipline teams, ensuring work aligns with schedules, budgets, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing field activities, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project controls, and coaching site managers to deliver complex construction programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Scientific discipline, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field, plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• DOE Order 426.2 A requires a bachelor of science degree and 4 years nuclear experience. Substitution by education or experience may be allowed.
• Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required except rare cases; compliance with HRP and DOE orders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate field construction activities to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality execution.
• Review estimates, schedules, budgets, drawings, and specs for constructability and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee craft and field staffing, materials, and field operations.

Skills

Field leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontracting

Communication

DOE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Manager Construction 3 to lead major capital projects on site in Los Alamos, NM. You will drive safe, high-quality execution with hands-on field leadership across multi-discipline teams, ensuring work aligns with schedules, budgets, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing field activities, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project controls, and coaching site managers to deliver complex construction programs