Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a Technical 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

• Manages discrete technical construction scope, ensuring timely completion of all project elements.
• Oversees technical requirements.
• Defines and manages project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks; and supports, while at times leading, the project team in planning, tracking, and executing the scope from initiation through turnover.
• Manages project activities in alignment with Triad's prime contract, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Energy (DOE) 413.3B requirements.
• Reports to the Manager of Projects (MOP) and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and operational management of an assigned project/program area.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards related to construction and work execution within a nuclear facility.
• Supports development and monitoring of program budgets and provides technical guidance to project teams, support departments, and matrixed resources.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant experience; 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 have an active or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance
• Must have extensive experience working compliantly within strict nuclear security and classification environments
• Prior nuclear facility and/or laboratory experience is required along with an emphasis on recent and relevant experience with security/classification protocols in a Department of Energy (DOE) and/or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) setting where active D&D, construction, testing, and turnover was being performed under Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) requirements.

Desired Skills

• Prior construction experience, particularly supporting work in a nuclear facility.
• Work planning and controls; effective coordination and communication between representatives of construction, operations, and support organizations such as radiological control, criticality/nuclear/occupational safety.

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).

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.

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…