Construction Manager

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

Per diem available for those who qualify.

Work Location: 100% Onsite - TA55- PLANT

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift schedule.

Summary:

The Construction Manager is responsible for the successful completion of all activities related to the execution of assigned Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) construction projects. They 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 make 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. This position demands a strong on-site and in the field presence to successfully manage the execution of assigned projects. This position is focused on execution of field construction activities associated with facility modifications rather than cradle-to-grave construction project management.

The successful candidate must possess strong leadership capabilities as well as technical construction management expertise.

Duties:

• 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.
• As a deployed resource in a strong-matrixed team, you will coordinate 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 project manager 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 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.
• Ensures that appropriate project training programs are identified and implemented.
• Fosters a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• 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.
• Ensures work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determines cause and effect of schedule or cost variance, and defines achievable corrective action plans.
• May be expected to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to federal sponsors.

Qualifications:

• A recognized degree in engineering or scientific discipline, specialized coursework in project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in two or more of the following disciplines: project management, engineering, construction, project controls, or procurement, resulting in a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrated experience acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning tools and techniques, experience in effective decision-making, creative problem solving, cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ability to identify, effectively communicate and resolve project issues and risks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficient skills in leading, coaching and engaging people.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with varying levels of management and staff both internal and external, building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts.
• May be expected to present assessments, reports, plans, status updates, and issues to Senior Management to federal sponsors.
• Must be available to work night and weekend work schedules, and overtime as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.).
• Experience as a CAM.

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Ability to work in an onsite indoor and outdoor work environment and perform essential job functions such as walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, and balancing.

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:

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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