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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Project-Program Director 5 (EMC Project Director)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $323K/yr

12+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Project-Program Director 5 plays a crucial role in managing complex capital asset projects, ensuring compliance with federal project management expectations and delivering projects aligned with the laboratory's mission.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implements Integrated Safety Management (ISM) expectations in all phases of capital project execution and models exemplary safety behavior in engineering, construction, commissioning, and field operations

Functions as deputy authority with DOE/NNSA and internal customers to define mission goals, capital project scope, funding profiles, and prioritization, including support for DOE O 413.3B documentation such as PEPs, WBS structures, acquisition strategies, and performance baselines

Define and align project objectives with DOE/NNSA and Laboratory leadership

Serve as the primary project representative in interactions with DOE, stakeholders, and executive management

Provide strategic direction and approve project plans, major subcontracts, and budget allocations

Lead planning and execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities

Ensure the project is properly staffed and resourced, and oversee execution of scope, WBS, milestones, and baselines

Apply commercial EPC best practices, including constructability reviews, design/delivery strategy, contractor oversight, and commissioning planning

Manage project budgets, contingency, financial approvals, and reporting to Laboratory and DOE/NNSA leadership

Monitor performance using EVMS and critical path scheduling; identify issues and implement corrective actions

Identify and mitigate risks to technical performance, cost, and schedule, escalating major risks as needed

Coordinate across DOE/NNSA, regulators, design agencies, contractors, and suppliers to meet technical and regulatory requirements

Supervise and mentor project managers; promote collaboration across Laboratory divisions and subcontractors

Ensure compliance with ISM, ES&H requirements, quality assurance, change control, and Laboratory policies

Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress, issues, and decisions

Qualification

Capital project managementDOE O 413.3B complianceEVMSCritical-path schedulingCommercial construction practicesEPC practicesSubcontractor oversightCommunicationTeam leadershipConflict resolution

Required

Advanced knowledge of capital project management including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover

Familiarity with DOE Line Item project requirements (DOE O 413.3B), federal acquisition expectations, EVMS, critical-path scheduling, and configuration control

Knowledge of commercial construction and EPC practices, contracting strategies, subcontractor oversight, building codes, and QA/QC processes

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage customer relationships, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences including executives, project teams, contractors, and external partners

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Proven success representing projects or programs to senior leadership, external partners, and oversight organizations

Demonstrated commitment to integrating safety principles into all aspects of project execution, with proven ability to model safe practices and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Experience working within regulated, mission-driven, or high-consequence environments such as government, national laboratories, engineering firms, or major construction programs

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