Manager of Projects 3

About the role

Join us at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) seeks a dynamic and highly organized leader to manage multiple work fronts while overseeing Construction Managers and Construction Superintendents in support of the ALDPI/ALDWP mission.

Responsibilities

• Implements Integrated Safety Management (ISM) by embedding safety (health, environment, security, quality) into all work, promoting accountability, and fostering open communication and engagement.
• Advises management on compliance with government regulations, DOE contracts, and Laboratory policies to ensure full adherence.
• Interprets and provides guidance on project management policies, programs, and procedures.
• Develops and recommends project management policies, plans, and execution strategies for consistent and effective project delivery.
• Establishes standardized management practices to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment across projects.
• Oversees project performance by monitoring progress, approving key plans and estimates, and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Directs staff and project teams, including delegation of authority, staffing plans, training, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensures coordination across departments, resolving issues promptly and maintaining an integrated project approach.

Requirements

• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to successfully lead and manage a technically oriented project team in the execution of moderately complex project/operation, including supervision and development of employees.
• Experience Leading Construction Projects: Experience leading construction projects including proactively managing changes in project scope, identifying project risks, and developing successful execution plans.
• Technical Excellence: Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing multi-discipline work within nuclear facilities or other high hazard industries involving programmatic/production type work.
• Knowledge of/and experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and project turnover.
• Strong Understanding of Financial Analysis and Planning Concepts.
• Collaboration and Coalition Building: Strong experience in developing and nurturing effective internal and external customer relationships. Provide project leadership on issues that require cross-organizational solutions. Ability to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork, and to facilitate employee self-development.
• Personal Leadership: Proven leadership and management in the following areas: personnel management, customer engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Desired Qualifications: LANL Operations Familiarity in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex hazardous operations. Stakeholder Relations Experience working on integrated project teams in construction.

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)

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

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.