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Description
Job Title Project Leader 03
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name PIE-CRO/ Construction Readiness Office
Minimum Salary 117200
Maximum Salary 195400
Project Leader Project Leader 3
What You Will Do
This Position is open for external candidates only to apply.
The Construction Readiness Office (CRO) Project Leader 3 serves as a project leadership position responsible for coordinating and integrating construction readiness activities in support of institutional infrastructure, mission-critical projects, and operational readiness initiatives across the Laboratory. This position provides leadership and oversight for complex multidisciplinary efforts associated with construction planning, readiness verification, turnover coordination, startup integration, and operational transition activities.
The selected candidate will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with programmatic organizations, engineering, project management, operations, maintenance, startup/testing organizations, procurement, facility operations, and subcontractors to ensure projects achieve readiness objectives aligned with scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
This position requires a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects while serving as a primary interface between project delivery teams and operational stakeholders. The Project Leader will support the successful transition of projects from construction through commissioning, readiness verification, turnover, and operational occupancy.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Leads and manages moderately large and complex construction readiness and operational integration efforts associated with institutional and mission-support infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates readiness planning activities to support project execution, facility turnover, startup integration, commissioning, operational acceptance, and occupancy readiness.
• Develop and implement project readiness strategies, execution plans, milestones, schedules, tracking tools, and performance metrics to support successful project delivery and operational transition.
• Interfaces with project managers, construction managers, engineering organizations, facility operations, maintenance personnel, startup/testing organizations, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of readiness activities with project objectives and operational requirements.
• Overseas multidisciplinary teams responsible for readiness reviews, turnover planning, punch-list management, deficiency resolution, operational coordination, and project closeout activities.
• Monitors and manages project readiness scope, schedule, risks, issues, and action tracking while supporting change management and baseline control processes.
• Identifies potential project execution and operational risks and develops mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to project schedules, startup activities, and operational readiness.
• Supports the development and implementation of institutional readiness processes, procedures, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provides project status updates, readiness assessments, risk evaluations, and strategic recommendations to Laboratory management, project leadership, and operational stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, readiness reviews, operational coordination sessions, and stakeholder engagements to ensure effective communication and issue resolution across organizations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable DOE orders, Laboratory procedures, construction requirements, startup/readiness expectations, and operational governance requirements.
• Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in project management, construction coordination, operational readiness, facility turnover, commissioning, startup integration, or infrastructure project execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects involving construction, engineering, operations, maintenance, and facility stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, schedule management, risk management, readiness verification, and operational transition processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project execution plans, readiness schedules, tracking systems, and corrective action management processes.
• Experience coordinating construction turnover, startup activities, testing/commissioning efforts, and operational acceptance processes.
• Knowledge of DOE, NNSA, and LANL institutional requirements related to construction, facility operations, startup, readiness, and contractor assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and effectively communicate with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting field execution activities and coordinating with subcontractors, craft personnel, engineering teams, and operational organizations.
• Experience with integrated project delivery, construction management, infrastructure modernization, or mission-critical facility projects is highly desirable.

Work Environment:
Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 Year.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular