Technical Project Manager 2 (Construction)

Frey Consulting Group; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company (

Paid time off

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Technical Project Manager 2 (Construction) to lead discrete nuclear construction projects through initiation to turnover. The role requires coordinating with engineering, operations, radiological control, and safety teams to ensure safe, compliant execution.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, plus DOE/NNSA project management knowledge and NQA-1 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly related experience.
• Experience supporting construction, demolition and decommissioning (D&D) within DOE or NNSA nuclear facilities.
• Experience with DOE Order 413.3B project management requirements and NQA-1.
• Ability to operate within highly controlled nuclear security environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage discrete technical construction projects from initiation through turnover, ensuring timely completion of objectives.
• Define, manage, and monitor scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, risks, and technical requirements.
• Support and, when required, lead project teams in planning, tracking, and executing construction activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance and support orgs to ensure safe execution.
• Monitor budgets, schedules and performance; identify and mitigate risks.
• Prepare project status reports and executive communications.

Skills

Project management

DOE/NNSA experience

NQA-1 knowledge

Communication skills

Risk & budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Technical Project Manager 2 (Construction)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Project Manager 2 (Construction) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Location: 100% Onsite - TA55- PLANT

Group/Organization: LIP-LI

Schedule: 4/10 Schedule (OT eligible)

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage discrete technical construction projects from initiation through turnover, ensuring timely completion of all project objectives.
• Define, manage, and monitor project scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, risks, and technical requirements.
• Support and, when required, lead project teams in planning, tracking, and executing construction activities.
• Manage project activities in accordance with client’s contract requirements, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) expectations, and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 413.3B.
• Administer project work organized through control accounts and work packages to ensure successful execution of program objectives.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards related to construction and work execution within nuclear facilities.
• Coordinate project activities with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and support organizations to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance while identifying and mitigating technical and programmatic risks.
• Provide technical guidance to project personnel, support departments, subcontractors, and matrixed resources.
• Ensure construction activities comply with Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1), DOE, NNSA, safety, security, and quality requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare project status reports, risk assessments, and executive-level communications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience supporting construction, demolition and decommissioning (D&D), testing, and turnover activities within DOE or NNSA nuclear facilities.
• Experience managing technical construction work in DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE Order 413.3B project management requirements.
• Experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) requirements.
• Strong experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risk, and technical deliverables.
• Experience coordinating work between construction, operations, engineering, radiological control, nuclear safety, criticality safety, occupational safety, and other support organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience operating within highly controlled nuclear security and classified environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior construction management or technical project management experience supporting DOE or NNSA laboratory projects.
• Experience supporting active construction, facility modifications, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Experience with work planning, work control, and integrated project execution.
• Demonstrated success coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.

Other Job Requirements:

• Active DOE Q Clearance is required

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.