Geosyntec Consultants

Technical Project Manager 4

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Overview
Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Technical Project Manager 4 to contribute to our mission supporting our remote work at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Technical Project Manager (TPM) 4 is responsible for managing and ensuring timely completion of discrete technical project scope. This role manages technical requirements; defines and oversees project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks; while supporting and in most cases leads the project team in planning, tracking, and executing scope from initiation through turnover.
Duties include but are not limited to:

TPM 4 manages project related activities in alignment with Triad prime contract and customer National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requirements;

Activities are organized into control accounts and subsequent work packages, which define tasks necessary to satisfy programmatic needs;

TPM 4 reports to the Project Program Director and is responsible for day-to-day administrative and operational management within an assigned program area;

This includes development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; assisting in the development and monitoring of program budgets; and providing technical guidance to project teams, support departments, and matrixed resources; and

All scope managed by the TPM 4 is being performed within DOE Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 1 facility.

Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study. (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

Prior experience, prior nuclear facility and/or laboratory experience. (required)

Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)

Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

Previous Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) experience managing D&D, construction, testing, and turnover in a nuclear environment is preferred.

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), such as serving as Control Account Manager or equivalent.

Prior experience working on large DOE and/or NNSA projects.

Experience with projects funded through the DOE 413.3B Capital Line-Item model,

Candidates with experience in work control, hazard management, radiological or operational activities, and quality assurance are highly desirable.

Experience resolving complex technical and regulatory issues and Issues Management within an NQA 1 program (Preferred)

Participation in associated review processes such as the Technical Independent Project Review (TIPR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE, External Independent Review (EIR), and Annual Project Review (APR).

Anticipated Work Schedule: 4/10 also adjusted to align with field install work schedule.

100% Remote or working from LANL Duty Station.

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