Project Manager Nuclear Facilities

Project Manager 3 / Construction 3 - Nuclear Facilities

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55)

Compensation: $77-$81/hr + Per Diem Available

Schedule: 4 Rotating Shifts | Alternating Nights & Days | 24/7 Coverage

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Active Q Clearance preferred | Must be able to obtain Q Clearance

WHY THIS ROLE

Los Alamos National Laboratory's TA-55 is one of the most technically demanding and mission-critical nuclear facilities in the world, and the Project Manager 3 / Manager Construction 3 is the person who keeps construction moving safely and successfully within it. This is a senior field leadership role with real authority: you'll own construction execution, direct site teams, manage subcontracts, and serve as a Control Account Manager responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance on assigned projects.

If you're a construction management professional who thrives in complex, regulated environments and wants to do the most consequential work of your career supporting national security missions, this is that opportunity. Per diem is available for qualifying candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage all construction execution activities for assigned LANL projects at TA-55 - strong onsite and field presence required
• Review construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and costs for acceptability; review specifications and drawings for economic constructability
• Direct site managers and construction personnel; monitor performance, quality, and technical adequacy across field teams
• Coordinate with Project Management, Design Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, and other functional departments to establish and maintain priorities
• Participate in resolution of problems involving staffing, material delivery, and contract/subcontract administration
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) - plan, budget, manage, and control cost and schedule performance for assigned project or subproject
• Perform variance analysis; determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variances; define achievable corrective action plans
• Present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, and issues to federal sponsors and senior management
• Ensure appropriate field procedures, safety protocols, and project training programs are in place and being followed
• Participate in proposal preparation, project planning, and scheduling by providing expertise on construction methods, equipment, labor, and productivity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Project & Program Management

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of project or program management - developing project plans, managing scope, schedule, and budget, documenting reports and change control actions
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion with competing deadlines while minimizing risk

Construction Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of construction operations, construction quality, subcontract management, construction technologies, and project management
• Understanding of government compliance standards, environmental laws, and regulatory requirements applicable to construction in regulated facilities
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, procurement, and project controls

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Demonstrated experience acquiring resources and coordinating team efforts to deliver projects according to plan
• Knowledge of project planning tools and techniques; experience in effective decision-making, creative problem solving, cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and engage people across varying levels of management and staff
• Ability to build trust, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts in a matrixed team environment

Education & Experience

• Recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized coursework in project or construction management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in two or more of the following: project management, engineering, construction, project controls, or procurement - leading to thorough knowledge of construction management in complex facilities
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required construction-focused knowledge and skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) managing construction projects or functional portfolios
• Experience working under nuclear quality standards (NQA-1 or equivalent)
• Prior experience at LANL, NNSA, or a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility
• Active DOE Q Clearance - significantly accelerates start date and onboarding
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience within a formal EVMS framework

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• Must be a U.S. Citizen - Q Clearance eligibility requires citizenship, no exceptions
• Must have 15+ years of experience in project management, construction, engineering, project controls, or procurement - or equivalent combination
• Must have demonstrated construction management experience with direct craft oversight - maintenance-only or process engineering backgrounds will not be considered