What You Will Do
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager Construction to join our team within the Manager Construction Division in support of the Capital Projects Portfolio at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The Manager Construction 4 is responsible for the successful completion of all activities related to the execution of assigned Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) projects. In addition, as a CM, you will contribute to the overall administration and technical direction, coordination, and direct line responsibilities for field construction, including maintaining and ensuring safety and security training, compliance, 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. This position demands a strong on-site and in the field presence, to successfully manage the execution of assigned projects.
Manager of Construction duties include but are not limited to: Reviews project construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and costs for acceptability. Also reviews specifications and drawings for economic constructability. Participates in the resolution of problems involving staffing, material delivery, and contract/subcontract administration. As a deployed resource in a strong-matrixed team, you will coordinate with Project Management, Design Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls and other functional departments and personnel in establishing and maintaining priorities to ensure the success of the project. Identifies issues for the project manager to ensure the success of the project. Provides counseling, guidance, and direction to Site Managers to facilitate the successful execution of the construction project. Participates in the development and/or review of operations controls, such as project procedures. Participates in proposal preparation, project planning, and scheduling by furnishing expertise on construction methods, equipment, labor, productivity guidelines, estimates of distributable expenses and labor rates. Reviews and approves preliminary estimates and project schedules as assigned. Participates in project engineering, construction review management project review meetings where approval of proposed construction budgets and schedules are required. Monitors distributable expenses in the field. Staff's construction project site teams and monitors construction personnel performance, quality, and technical adequacy. Ensures that the appropriate field procedures are in place and being adhered to. Concurs with the selection of the appropriate construction controls for the project from the generic project control system. Ensures that appropriate project training programs are identified and implemented. Fosters a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget and technical performance. Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance, and define achievable corrective action plans. May be expected to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.
To be successful you must possess strong leadership capabilities as well as technical construction management expertise. An in-depth understanding of Laboratory goals, project management objectives, and construction best practices, coupled with the proven ability to execute to support these goals.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project-Program Management
Expert level knowledge of and successful experience in all aspects of project or program management work, including developing project plans; managing to scope, schedule, budget, documenting reports and change control actions. Demonstrated ability to successfully organize, lead and monitor a variety of team efforts to completion, often with competing deadlines, while minimizing risk.
Knowledge and Skills
Expert level knowledge of all phases of construction operations, construction quality, subcontract management, construction technologies, and project management. Understanding of government compliance standards, environmental laws and requirements. Experience coordinating with the
Project Management, Design Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls and other functional departments and personnel in establishing and maintaining priorities to ensure successful project execution in compliance with approved procedures
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Expert level experience acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members in order to deliver projects according to plan. Demonstrated knowledge of project planning tools and techniques, experience in effective decision-making, creative problem solving, cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs. Ability to identify, effectively communicate and resolve project issues and risks.
Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficient skills in leading, coaching and engaging people. Demonstrated ability to interact with varying levels of management and staff both internal and external, building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts. May be expected to present assessments, reports, plans, status updates, and issues to Senior Management to federal sponsors.
Education and Years of Relevant Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management may be preferred.
Note : An applicant who was not awarded a degree from the above expectation, would only qualify by having a minimal of 16 years of directly related work experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience
Experience as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) managing construction projects or functional portfolios. Experience working under nuclear quality standards (NQA-1, etc.).
LANL Operations
Knowledge of LANL operations, policies and procedures related to Construction Management combined with a knowledge of current LANL programs, operations, policies, and procedures. Multi-discipline supervision of unionized craft workforce.
Certifications
PMP or other formal project management training desired but not required.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Location: This position will be in Los Alamos NM, USA in Support of Technical Area 55.
Work Environment: On-site Indoor/Outdoor
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
