Technical Project Manager

GEM; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to support Los Alamos National Laboratory operations. This full-time, on-site role requires directing construction scope, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance with DOE/NNSA and NQA-1 standards.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risks while coordinating with radiological control and operations teams. The ideal candidate has a ABET-accredited degree and 5+ years in nuclear environments, with active or recent DOE clearance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited institution with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship due to federal nature of work and an active or recently active DOE “Q” clearance or DoD “Top Secret” clearance.
• Extensive experience working within strict nuclear security and classification environments.
• Experience with DOE/NNSA and NQA-1 requirements in a nuclear facility construction/turnover context.

Responsibilities

• Manage discrete technical construction scope to ensure timely completion of all project elements.
• Oversee technical requirements and project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Support, and at times lead, the project team from initiation through turnover.
• Ensure alignment with Triad’s contract and DOE/NNSA regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to project teams and matrixed resources on policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Project management

Nuclear facility experience

Security/compliance

Clear communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Manages discrete technical construction scope, ensuring timely completion of all project elements.
• Oversees technical requirements.
• Defines and manages project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks; and supports, while at times leading, the project team in planning, tracking, and executing the scope from initiation through turnover.
• Manages project activities in alignment with Triad’s prime contract, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Energy (DOE) 413.3B requirements.
• Reports to the Manager of Projects (MOP) and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and operational management of an assigned project/program area.
• Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and standards related to construction and work execution within a nuclear facility.
• Supports development and monitoring of program budgets and provides technical guidance to project teams, support departments, and matrixed resources.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must have an active or very recently active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance.
• Must have extensive experience working compliantly within strict nuclear security and classification environments.
• Prior nuclear facility and/or laboratory experience is required along with an emphasis on recent and relevant experience with security/classification protocols in a Department of Energy (DOE) and/or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) setting where active D&D, construction, testing, and turnover was being performed under Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) requirements.

Desired Skills

• Prior construction experience, particularly supporting work in a nuclear facility.
• Work planning and controls; effective coordination and communication between representatives of construction, operations, and support organizations such as radiological control, criticality/nuclear/occupational safety.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

About GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in‑office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non‑profit organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.