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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 - Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and ten (10) years work experience (5+ years experience in at least one of the following functions: engineering, procurement and construction); additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. - 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.