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Banda Group International (BGI) is an employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management services to government and private-sector clients worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI values excellence, collaboration, and service. We seek talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.
The Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 is responsible for leading and managing construction projects valued at $500,000 or less at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, resources, safety, and overall execution while providing guidance to Superintendent 2 personnel as needed. The position requires extensive construction management experience, nuclear industry knowledge, and expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective working relationships, communicate across all levels of an organization, and maintain composure in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Lead construction projects valued at $500K or less, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall performance.
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to construction teams and Superintendent 2 personnel as needed.
Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM), as assigned, overseeing project planning, budgeting, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop and maintain realistic work packages, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Perform EVMS variance analysis, identify root causes, and develop corrective action and recovery plans.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and recommend risk acceptance or avoidance.
Lead constructability reviews and evaluate design impacts on construction cost and schedule.
Oversee construction, upgrades, renovations, facility maintenance, and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, facility authorization, configuration management, and work control requirements.
Interpret engineering documents, blueprints, drawings, and mechanical and electrical schematics.
Coordinate materials, equipment, vendors, suppliers, and trade personnel.
Investigate abnormal events, incidents, and accidents and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain strong customer relationships and communicate project status, risks, trends, and issues to stakeholders and federal sponsors.
Prepare and present project performance reports and management updates.
Provide leadership and technical guidance on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, specialized project management coursework, and ten years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
At least five years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction.
Extensive experience managing construction projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
Advanced knowledge of EVMS, project controls, cost and schedule performance, and variance analysis.
Demonstrated nuclear industry experience.
Knowledge of construction, facility maintenance, upgrades, renovations, and D&D.
Experience with facility systems engineering, safety and authorization basis, configuration management, and work control processes.
Understanding of collective bargaining agreements and skilled trades.
Knowledge of construction hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and customer relationship skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop corrective action plans and resolve complex project and maintenance issues.
Ability to use computerized work management systems to track project activities and coordinate resources.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
Experience leading construction teams in a DOE or Nuclear Security Enterprise environment.
Experience presenting project performance, status, and recovery plans to senior leadership and federal stakeholders.
Demonstrated success managing complex construction projects in highly regulated environments.
BGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
PPO or HDHP medical plan options.
Employer HSA contributions.
Accident, critical illness, and voluntary life insurance.
Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually.
401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match.
$1,500 annual professional development reimbursement.
Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness.
Military leave program and team-building events.
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations through the [APPLICATION] portal.
BGI is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.
BGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.