Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project Controls Manager 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory$128K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in project controls with managerial experience
  • Expertise in cost estimating and control processes
  • Mastery of scheduling functions and software (Primavera P6)
  • Advanced knowledge of EVMS tools (Cobra, wInsight, Empower)
  • Strong leadership abilities with hands-on team development
  • Ability to interface with DOE and navigate regulatory issues
  • Current DOE Q Clearance is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project controls processes and procedures across multiple projects
  • Lead project management offices in implementing control systems
  • Develop and enhance the project controls program for reliability
  • Mentor staff in project controls and associated software tools
  • Set technical direction and establish goals for project controls
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure project success
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state project control regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Generous 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Onsite fitness facilities and wellness initiatives
  • Strong relocation support for candidates moving from afar
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Project Controls Manager 4

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name PC /Project Controls

Minimum Salary 128000

Maximum Salary 215900

What You Will Do

This position requires a working knowledge and mastery of project controls tools, processes, and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to develop management skills and grow in a leadership role to provide leadership and oversight within the Project Controls organization focusing on several projects throughout LANL. Responsible for implementing LANL control system processes, procedures and tools which are executed by the responsible project management offices.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost-engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.
  • Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for project controls activities.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Knowledge of current industry and technical developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and grow a program into reliable and efficient operation.
  • Possess expert knowledge and extensive experience using schedule software tools such as Primavera P6.
  • Advanced experience and expert knowledge of using cost processors and EVMS reporting tools such as Cobra, wInsight or Empower.
  • Possess advanced knowledge and technical skills with integration of all project controls system components.
  • Extensive experience in the Project Controls function and sub functions of cost and schedule.
  • Experience serving as a subject matter expert and mentoring others on diverse topics of the above software applications.
  • Track record of setting technical direction and goals, implementing effective business practices and automation of reporting systems, managing personnel of all levels of experience, and managing customer and stakeholder relations.
  • Advanced Knowledge and experience of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to lead without positional authority.
  • Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Desired Skills
  • Extensive experience with successful implementation and maintenance of EVMS principles and techniques that complies with EIA-748 in U.S. Government facilities, programs, and/or projects.
  • Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) at headquarters or field office level, or with state and federal regulators.
  • Currently has active DOE-Q clearance
  • PMP certification


Education:
Position requires a bachelor's degree and twelve years of experience in project controls, including a minimum four years of related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.

Notes to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive resume and detailing the minimum and desired skill.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Location: This position will be onsite in Los Alamos NM, USA.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • 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)


Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Broge, Margaret Ann

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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