Construction Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Initiate investigations of abnormal events, incidents, and/or accidents to identify root causes and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling cost and schedule performance for a project or subproject.
• Act as the point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Ensure work packages accurately represent the duration and budget required to perform the work.
• Perform variance analysis reviews, determine causes and effects of schedule or cost variances, and define corrective action plans.
• Present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.
• Organize, direct, and manage teams of workers including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation.
• Manage construction projects by proactively controlling scope, schedule, and budget using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommend risk acceptance or avoidance.
• Lead constructability reviews during the design process and evaluate impacts to construction cost and schedule.
• Interface with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans.
• Provide leadership, direction, and technical advice regarding health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Identify problem areas, investigate alternative solutions, and establish recovery plans or paths forward.
• Determine actions required to resolve issues affecting maintenance programs.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, project stakeholders, and regulatory entities.
• Utilize computerized work management systems to track job activities and coordinate materials and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.
• Promote open communication and teamwork across project teams.

Requirements

• Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Proven leadership and management skills to organize, direct, and control a team of workers.
• Advanced experience managing construction projects including scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Experience using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Demonstrated experience identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations, and D&D (Decontamination and Decommissioning).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in facility maintenance and/or construction management.
• Knowledge of systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, and facility control systems.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades.
• Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other mechanical, electrical, and physical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Experience using computerized work management systems for job tracking and coordination.
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