ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Construction 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

• Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing the project activities of assigned construction projects.

• Utilize experience in all facets of construction and demolition.

• Provide construction expertise to TA-55 ALDPI in reconfiguration of PF4.

• Provides direction to project teams and/or group leaders to achieve project related activities.

• Monitors project performance against budget, overall progress against schedule, identifies other deviations from project plan and implements corrective action(s).

• Provides for project and/or group personnel administration, assigns personnel for key project positions and approves appointment of others.

• Provides input to, and approval of project budgets and schedules.

• Participates in division policy planning and development.

• Has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods.

• Considered expert in field within the organization.

• Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

• Work is accomplished without considerable direction.

• May coordinate activities of other personnel.

• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering small, complex, multi function projects or studies that involve a single business line.

• Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determines the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and 15+ years of relevant experience.

• 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.

• Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of project management tools and techniques relating to all project activities.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must have experience in various project management activities such as planning, budgeting and performance measurement.

  • For positions also serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM), advanced knowledge of and experience with project controls and/or project management, project budgets including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis, project scheduling, implementation of corrective actions, developing and delivering detailed and accurate status reports and advanced knowledge of and experience with engineering functions and principles required to understand and successfully implement and monitor technical projects.

• Must have basic knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes.

• To support 24/7 Operations, must be willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and various shifts (including graveyards/weekends as everyone rotates through different shifts throughout their tenure).

• Prefer previous nuclear power plant or TA-55 experience.

Desired Skills

• Prefer experience within nuclear industry, but will consider oil and gas, general construction, remediation, other DOE site experience, and navy nuclear techs

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.