Project Manager 3 / Construction Project Manager

Pay Rate: $88/hour on W2 Duration: Long-term contract (extension potential) Vendor: Compa (candidate will be directly working on their pay roll) 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 field construction activities, project teams, and site personnel. Ensure safety and security are fully integrated into all work activities, including stopping work when necessary. Review and manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, cost performance, construction specifications, drawings, project management, procurement, and project controls. Resolve issues related to staffing and contract/subcontract administration. Support development and review of project procedures and operational controls. Lead project planning activities including scheduling and resource planning. Staff and manage construction site teams, ensuring performance, quality, and technical adequacy. Monitor field execution and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards. Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) as needed: cost and schedule management, variance analysis, corrective action planning. Present project updates, performance metrics, and issues to senior leadership. Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment. Minimum Qualifications (Deal Breakers) Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for clearance eligibility). Required Qualifications Typical 15+ years of experience in project management, construction, project controls or procurement. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience managing scope, schedule, and budget; change control and reporting processes. Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams. Experience with project planning tools and methodologies. Extensive knowledge of construction operations and quality, subcontract management, construction technologies, constructability reviews, cost and schedule analysis. Familiarity with facility construction and maintenance systems. Strong understanding of government compliance standards and environmental regulations. Experience working under nuclear quality standards (e.g., NQA-1) preferred. Commitment to safety and security in high-hazard environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to coach and mentor staff, build consensus, resolve conflicts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting to senior leadership. Ability to identify and mitigate project risks, analyze complex problems, and implement solutions. Experience with root cause analysis. Background in high-hazard or secure facility operations. Familiarity with earned value management systems (EVMS) and control account management (CAM). Desired Qualifications DOE or National Laboratory environments. Nuclear facility construction projects. Work performed in high-hazard or secure facilities. Physical Requirements Walking, kneeling, balancing. Compensation: $88.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr