OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Sr. Project Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Sandia Natoinal Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Engineering Project Manager to become an integral part of our Capital Acquisition Project Management Organization. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge on the Combined Radiation Environments for Survivability Testing (CREST) line-item project, a cornerstone Major System acquisition aligned with Department of Energy Order (DOE O) 413.3B. Your contributions on the CREST project will play a crucial role in supporting the current and future mission needs of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

In this exciting position, you will collaborate with a diverse and skilled project team, including NNSA/Program Customers, Contractors, Technical Partners, Mission Enabling Partners, and Facilities Management. Together, you will drive the successful execution of this critical infrastructure project, ensuring it is completed on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our nation's security and infrastructure.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Identify, develop, and lead a team to deliver a major system acquisition scale project with a total project cost exceeding $750M.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and milestones and all required documents associated within the DOE order 413.3B Critical Decision (CD) process.
• Partner with the Federal Project Director (FPD) and the Federal Program Manager (FPM) assigned by NNSA.
• Implement standard project management practices including project planning, scope management, scheduling, cost estimation, quality assurance, staffing, communications, risk management, EVM, and procurement.
• Apply extensive knowledge of key nuclear facility design and safety standards, including NRC regulations, ASME and ANSI/ANS standards, IAEA Safety Standards, DOE Orders and invoked Standards, NEI guidelines, NQA-1 Standards, ISO standards, NFPA standards, ACI standards, and IEEE standards.
• Apply knowledge of nuclear facility operational challenges, risks, and issues to inform and enhance the design and construction processes of new nuclear facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Partner with Control Account Managers, Project Managers, Project Controllers, Schedulers, and Cost Analysts.
• Work directly with Design and Construction Suppliers, administer Architecture & Engineering (A&E) contracts, and coordinate design and construction activities. Understand technical tasks sufficiently to identify time requirements and task dependencies.
• Understand transition to operations requirements for nuclear facilities and coordinate development of transition to operations plans in concert with other parallel activities.
• Support management of technical resources within budget and project schedule.
• Lead project management quality control, contract compliance, and contract interpretation efforts.
• Coordinate with Customers and Facilities Management on scope, cost, schedule, quality and change requests for all assigned projects.
• Prioritize and manage numerous tasks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Facilities requirements and be accountable for Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) planning.
• Identify, prepare and coordinate change orders and implement change control processes where necessary.
• Apply risk assessment and management/mitigation strategies specific to nuclear projects, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with corporate policies and practices.
• Prepare the project team and represent NTESS during Independent Project Reviews (IPRs), Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Annual Project Reviews (APRs), and External Independent Reviews (EIRs).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Civil, Mechanical, or related), Architecture, Construction Management or Project Management or other technical field related to Facilities Management plus fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience in project or program management; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of eight (8) or more years in the nuclear industry or related field.
• Managing large scale nuclear facility projects ($750M or more).
• Delivering nuclear facilities and/or nuclear infrastructure.
• Engineering principles and construction practices relevant to nuclear facility design and construction.
• Construction practices, nuclear safety protocols, and relevant regulations.
• Execution of DOE Order 413.3B.
• Integrated Master Schedules, EVM Systems, and Baseline Change Control (BCC) systems and procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other Project Management Certifications.
• Relevant nuclear industry certification (e.g., Certified Nuclear Engineer).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), project scheduling and risk management.
• Contract development (including negotiations) and monitoring experience.
• Proficient in tools and applications commonly employed in project management activities, including working knowledge with Primavera (P6) and familiarity with Cobra.
• Experience with standard project management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to executive leadership and stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience negotiating and resolving issues across NNSA to meeting national long terms objectives.
• Demonstrated effective decision-making authority for line item projects related to cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Capacity to adapt to changing project conditions, regulatory environments, and stakeholder needs.
• Experience and knowledge in safety related programs including OSHA 1926, and 10 CFR 851.
• Familiarity with safety analysis, hazard assessments, and the development of safety bases for nuclear facilities, including knowledge of applicable nuclear facility design standards (including ASME, ANSI and other relevant codes).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing nuclear facilities, including NRC regulations and environmental standards.

LOCATION

• Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, NM
• Onsite Position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.