Project Manager 3 / Construction Project Manager

Role: Project Manager 3 / Construction Project Manager Location: Los Alamos, NM (100% Onsite – TA-55) Pay Rate: $88/hour on W2 Duration: Long-term contract (extension potential) Vendor : Compa ( candidate will be directly working on their pay roll)

Client: Los Alamos National Laborator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 3 / Construction Manager to lead and oversee construction project execution at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

This role is responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects in a high-hazard nuclear environment, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The position requires strong leadership, technical construction expertise, and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of construction project execution
• Provide technical direction and administrative oversight for:

o Field construction activities

o Project teams and site personnel

• Ensure safety and security are fully integrated into all work activities, including stopping

work when necessary

• Review and manage:

o Project estimates

o Budgets and forecasts

o Schedules and cost performance

• Evaluate:

o Construction specifications and drawings for construct ability and efficiency

• Coordinate across:

o Project Management

o Engineering

o Procurement

o Project Controls

• Resolve issues related to:

o Staffing

o Material delivery

o Contract/subcontract administration

• Support development and review of:

o Project procedures

o Operational controls

• Lead project planning activities including:

o Scheduling

o Resource planning

o Cost estimation

• Staff and manage construction site teams, ensuring:

o Performance

o Quality

o Technical adequacy

• Monitor field execution and ensure adherence to:

o Procedures

o Safety standards

• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) as needed, including:

o Cost and schedule management

o Variance analysis

o Corrective action planning

• Present project updates, performance metrics, and issues to:

o Senior leadership

o Federal sponsors

• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance work environment

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically requires 15+ years of experience in:

o Project management

o Construction

o Engineering

o Project controls or procurement

Project & Program Management

• Demonstrated experience managing:

o Scope, schedule, and budget

o Change control and reporting processes

• Proven ability to:

o Lead complex, multidisciplinary teams

o Deliver projects under competing deadlines

• Experience with:

o Project planning tools and methodologies

Construction & Technical Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of:

o Construction operations and quality

o Subcontract management

o Construction technologies

• Experience in:

o Construct ability reviews

o Cost and schedule analysis

• Familiarity with:

o Facility construction and maintenance systems

Compliance & Safety

• Strong understanding of:

o Government compliance standards

o Environmental regulations

• Experience working under:

o Nuclear quality standards (e.g., NQA-1) preferred

• Commitment to:

o Safety and security in high-hazard environments

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to:

o Coach and mentor staff

o Build consensus and resolve conflicts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting to:

o Senior leadership

o Federal stakeholders

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Proven ability to:

o Identify and mitigate project risks

o Analyze complex problems and implement solutions

• Experience with:

o Continuous improvement initiatives

o Root cause analysis

Required Qualifications (Deal Breakers)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for clearance eligibility)
• Willingness to work:

o Flexible schedules, including potential 24/7 coverage

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in:

o DOE or National Laboratory environments

o Nuclear facility construction projects

• Background in:

o High-hazard or secure facility operations

• Familiarity with:

o Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

o Control Account Management (CAM)

Work Environment & Requirements

• 100% onsite at TA-55 (Los Alamos, NM)
• Work performed in:

o Indoor and outdoor environments

o High-hazard nuclear facilities

• Physical requirements may include:

o Walking

o Climbing stairs

o Kneeling and balancing

• Must be able to obtain a Q Clearance