Construction Manager

About the role

The Construction Manager is responsible for the successful completion of all activities related to the execution of assigned Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) construction projects. They 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 making 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and costs for acceptability.
• Participates in the resolution of problems involving staffing, material delivery, and contract/subcontract administration.
• Coordinates 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A recognized degree in engineering or scientific discipline, specialized coursework in project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in two or more of the following disciplines: project management, engineering, construction, project controls, or procurement, resulting in a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 requirements.
• Experience coordinating with 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to Senior Management to federal sponsors.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in engineering or scientific discipline, specialized coursework in project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in two or more of the following disciplines: project management, engineering, construction, project controls, or procurement, resulting in a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 requirements.
• Experience coordinating with 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Technical construction management expertise.

Benefits

Per Diem Available For Those Who Qualify. Work Location: 100% Onsite - TA55- PLANT Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift schedule.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package structured to best suit your needs.