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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 week ago

Project Leader 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Project Leader will support construction efforts for critical security upgrade projects, managing project scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security

Manages all aspects of assigned project(s) scope and is responsible for successful completion of the scope within schedule and budget baseline

Applies knowledge and experience in developing project plans and detailed work breakdown structures, negotiating work packages, and assigning various aspects of work to complete project deliverables

Negotiates with program and line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, to identify procurement and contracting needs, and to marshal resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, and budgets defined in project work packages

Under direction of the Project Manager, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the project scope, schedule, budget, and baselines

Integrates project work with other Laboratory priorities and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives

Identifies potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s)

Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance specific to the project work

Qualification

Schedule managementSubcontract administrationProject managementRisk mitigation strategiesLine-Item Project deliveryCustomer relationship managementTeam leadershipEffective communicationConflict resolution

Required

Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security

Manages all aspects of assigned project(s) scope and is responsible for successful completion of the scope within schedule and budget baseline

Applies knowledge and experience in developing project plans and detailed work breakdown structures, negotiating work packages, and assigning various aspects of work to complete project deliverables

Under direction of the Project Manager, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the project scope, schedule, budget, and baselines

Integrates project work with other Laboratory priorities and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives

Identifies potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s)

Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance specific to the project work

Working knowledge of and experience in project management of work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions

Working knowledge of the discipline of the assigned project

Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned project

Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal customer relationships

Experience working with subcontracted suppliers and support personnel

Experienced ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion

Experienced ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation