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

Compensation: $88.00 per hour


About Us

We're more than Software Company with a creative side. We're a full-service creative studio with a serious technology background. We take a holistic view of sales and marketing, building digital brands that deliver real value to our client.

As a marketing agency, our innovative digital strategies grab and hold people's attention, and produce the communication and organizing tools needed for success. With a mix optimized to the specific goals of each client and the character of their target customer demographics, we provide true integration across media platforms and channels.

Our Vision
Inteletech Global, Inc provides consulting services to assist clients with their ongoing demand for changing IT environments. The early 2000s were an exciting time for IT. Digital technology was transforming our lives, and with each innovation, it became clear that digital was the future.
We use our Global Delivery Model for the success of every engagement. Improve effectiveness and efficiency of IT application environments by adopting re-usable software platforms. Our onsite teams work directly with our clients to understand and analyze the current-state of problems and design specifically tailored conceptual solutions.