Technical Project Manager

GEM Technologies, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, based in Richland, WA.

You will lead technical construction efforts, manage deliverables, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with DOE/NNSA requirements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in nuclear construction, ability to obtain clearance, and proven ability to work in secure nuclear environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship due to federal nature of the work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance.
• Nuclear facility/DOE/NNSA environment with NQA-1 experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages discrete technical construction scope to ensure timely completion.
• Defines and manages deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Supports and guides the project team from initiation through turnover.
• Aligns activities with DOE/NNSA/NNSA requirements.
• Organizes work into accounts and work packages for program objectives.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Work planning

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's 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 Richland, WA.

Responsibilities

• Supports and 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.

• Organizes work into controlled accounts and corresponding work packages that define tasks necessary to meet programmatic objectives.

• Reports to the Manager of Projects (MOP) and is responsible for the daytoday 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 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 be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• 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

• Preferred qualifications include prior construction experience, particularly supporting work in a nuclear facility.

• Candidates must have extensive experience working compliantly within strict nuclear security and classification environments.

• Work planning and controls experience.

• 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.