Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Manager (Project Manager 3) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Per diem available for those who qualify.

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required

Work Location: On-Site, TA-55

Schedule: 12s schedule - 24/7 operations, must be willing to be on call and work various shifts (including graveyards/weekends, everyone will rotate through the different shifts.

Clearance: Q-clearance or the ability to obtain, must have the ability to obtain HRP.

Job Description:

The Project Manager 3 will operate as a Construction Manager and will be responsible for the successful completion of all activities related to the construction of assigned Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) projects as a member of the Associate Laboratory Director Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) Directorate. Construction Managers play an integral role in the formulation and adherence to construction policies and programs for assigned projects. In addition, the Construction Manager 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.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Reviews project construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and costs for acceptability. Also reviews specifications and drawings for economic constructability.
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 Manager of Construction 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.
Participates in proposal preparation, project planning, and scheduling by furnishing expertise on construction methods, equipment, labor, productivity guidelines, estimates of distributable expenses and labor rates.
Reviews and approves preliminary estimates and project schedules as assigned.
Participates in project engineering, construction review management, and project review meetings where approval of proposed construction budgets and schedules are required.
Monitors distributable expenses in the field.
Staffs construction project site teams and monitors construction personnel performance, quality and technical adequacy.
Ensures that the appropriate field procedures are in place and being adhered to.
Concurs with the selection of the appropriate construction controls for the project from the generic project control system.
Provides periodic reports regarding construction operations to the Manager of Construction
Ensures that appropriate project training programs are identified and implemented.
Fosters a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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.
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. Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance and define achievable corrective action plans. May be expected to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.
May be expected to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.

Qualifications:

Position typically requires a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and/or fifteen (15) years’ experience in two or more of the following functions: project management, engineering, construction, project controls and procurement work leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.
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 the 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.
Experience as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) managing construction projects or functional portfolios. Experience working under nuclear quality standards (NQA-1, etc.).
Position typically requires a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and/or fifteen (15) years experience in two or more of the following functions: project management, engineering, construction, project controls and procurement work leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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