Los Alamos National Laboratory · 4 days ago
Project Management (Project Manager 4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead a Capital Projects team in delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget while ensuring compliance with requirements and effective communication with stakeholders.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Margaret B.
Responsibilities
Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to conduct planning and execution activities including developing and documenting project scope, execution plan, schedule and budget baselines, identify, assess and manage project risks
Perform confidence assessments to develop contingency and management reserve estimates
Identify personnel needs, develop project personnel and evaluate their performance
Manage engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to deliver the project safely and within schedule and budget constraints
Serve as the focal point for internal and external project communications
Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or sub-projects
Lead efforts to ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work
Perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance and define achievable corrective action plans
Present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors
Qualification
Required
Advanced leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) to lead a cross-functional group of Integrated Project Team (IPT) members in a technically oriented project environment
Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including use of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project
Expert knowledge and expertise in engineering, procurement, construction and other project related activities, including interfaces and inter-dependencies
Strong understanding of financial analysis and planning concepts
Management experience in all project management functions-including formal EVMS, developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions
Advanced broad knowledge of industry standards
Proven personal leadership and management
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement
Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs
Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries
Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing plans or programs to meet or exceed contractual requirements, performance measures, regulations, and laws, including the proven ability to do so while operating within a highly sensitive national security and/or nuclear environment
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline from an accredited institution and 12 years of experience in two or more of the following functions: project management, project control, engineering, procurement or construction leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience working in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations, particularly as it pertains to the Los Alamos National Laboratory mission
Experience working with federal clients at headquarters or field office level in a strategic manner to maximize client satisfaction
Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Active DOE Q clearance desired
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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