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REQUISTION: 2750 Project Engineer Level 3 – 3 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.42
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (DOE Q – ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: 9/80 (9 hr/day, Mon.-Thur., alternating Fri. off)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university; Specialized courses in relevant general engineering, architectural design or an appropriate engineering discipline, and 8 or more years of progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project design engineering; may include other relevant types of engineering including startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Familiarity with engineering standards. Good written and verbal skills. Good mentoring, technical, and presentation skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels.
Position Description: Supervises the engineering activity (all disciplines) on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit. Plans and directs engineering assignments on the project. Demonstrates technical responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.
REQUISTION: 2767 Construction Engineer 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $ 89.10
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: 4/10 (10 hr/day, Mon.-Thur.)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 6
years of practical work experience OR 14 years of industry experience. Current registration as an
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Knowledge Requirements: The successful candidate(s) will have demonstrated expertise in construction
engineering principles; field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce
compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards; collaborative problem solving
to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design
engineers and the constructor; the ability to suggest, develop, and implement process improvements;
skills in multi-disciplinary team building and leadership; developing Material Take Offs (MTO); technical
codes pertaining to various disciplines (ex: ASME B31, NEC, ASME AG-1, ACI).
Position Description: The Construction Engineer 3 is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects
of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with the Approved Project
Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities. This is accomplished by
providing input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents
are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified. Construction
Engineers expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and
providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures. At the level 3 position,
leadership experience is a requirement.
Additional desired attributes: Expert organizational skills for field engineering oversight and statusing of
multiple simultaneous construction projects. Experienced in independently leading others in your field
in the execution of their duties. Experienced in working independently on tasks ranging in complexity.
Proven experience mentoring junior Field Engineers and Engineering Technologists in their design
review, pre-construction coordination, and construction oversite activities. Proficiency in reviewing
engineering submittals and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Advanced design and/or construction experience in nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial facility
operations. Expert knowledge of construction work planning and control methods, facility maintenance
and installation techniques and construction principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate
REQUISTION: 2767 Construction Engineer 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
standards, and administrative practices. Proficient at reviewing field material purchase requisitions
through MTO, including the review of estimated quantities and ensuring compliance with design
specifications and drawings. Advanced understanding of engineering and construction techniques,
applications of engineering and construction methods, and application of technology and tools to
conventional facility operation and construction operations. Experience with design and/or installation
of facility and infrastructure systems. Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of
Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to
the construction discipline. Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of
Engineering.
REQUISTION: 2830 Engineer / Scientist 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 2 years with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $ 99.91
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: Negotiable
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Associates and 20 years of experience.
Knowledge Requirements and Experience:
Design Experience
Experience in mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing. Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fi t, and function, conducting tolerance and stack analysis, as well as standards compliance. Advanced and proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements for producibility while reducing product defects. Advanced knowledge and experience in recommending methods for improvement, which comply with NNSA, laboratory and industry standards, and best practices for model-based definition. Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis software.
Standards Expertise
Expert level knowledge in the application of ASME Y14 standards knowledge, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009and Y14.41 MBD. Expert experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) within LANL and industry for conveying design intent internally and to other national laboratories and production plants. Extensive knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Expert experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent. Proven experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests. Demonstrated effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills. Record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.
Leadership Experience
Experience leading and guiding others through design and modeling techniques. Proven ability to mentor other checkers and design staff in mechanical design and modeling. Proven skills in guiding teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects, as well as suggesting methods of improvement, per relevant standards and best practices.
REQUISTION: 2903 Project Manager Level 2 – 5 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $112.57
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (DOE Q)
Weekly Schedule: 4/12 (days and/or nights)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Must have nuclear experience, 10 years of experience (5+ in either engineering, procurement, or construction) and demonstrated adaptability in prior positions. Must have AA, BAS, BS (or currently pursuing) or a PMP. Good mentoring, technical, and presentation skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement. Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs. Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions and establishing a recovery Plan/Path forward. Ability to determine actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Familiarity with engineering standards. Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation. Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project. Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations and D&D. Lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule. Extensive knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control and facility control systems. Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades. Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Position Description: The Project Manager 2 will be responsible for, and lead projects valued at $500k and greater and provide oversight to Superintendent 2’s as necessary. May initiate the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and /or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions. May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance. Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance, and define achievable corrective action plans. May be required to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends or issues to federal sponsors. May be required to work a flexible schedule.
REQUISTION: 2938 Work Control Planner Level 4 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM (onsite)
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $117.37
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain/maintain Q)
Weekly Schedule: 4/10 (10 hr/day, Mon.-Thur.)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Position requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 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 expected.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Asset suites or CMS software. Good written and verbal skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels. Experience with mechanical, electrical, and general construction work scopes. Experience in nuclear and refinement industries. Experience with Primavera and Deltek Cobra would be advantageous.
Position Description: Develops and/or reviews work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.
REQUISTION: SAA 2940 Subject Matter Expert 4 – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Hybrid – remote with occasional site visits (Los Alamos, NM) to be set by reporting manager
Period of Performance (POP): up to 5 years with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $165.34
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain/maintain Q)
Weekly Schedule: Various/Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Position requires a master’s degree in engineering, science or business management with twelve (12 years) of directly applicable experience in a specialized technical field.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Requires relationship building, mentoring, and excellent communication skills. Must have experience supporting D&D work. Must have experience in a DOE CAT II Nuclear Facility. Software development with project controls or project scheduling experience.
Position Description: Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects. Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design, proper controls and works with construction teams in specific areas of expertise. Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high- technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives. Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates. Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.
REQUISTION: RPG-2501 Senior Project Estimator – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction estimating standards in all work disciplines. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with one or more estimating tools (e.g. Blue Beam, RS Means, others).
Position Description: Lead estimator for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare estimates for proposals, including performing material takeoffs and weld counts from drawings and documents, determining hour estimates, making productivity adjustments, including indirect and other direct support requirements, and applying updated rates for pricing as applicable. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
REQUISTION: RPG-2502 Senior Project Scheduler – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction scheduling methods and techniques for all work disciplines. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera and Microsoft Project).
Position Description: Lead scheduler for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare schedules for proposals, update schedules for ongoing projects, support schedule integration with higher and lower level schedules, perform schedule analysis (including critical path), and support schedule integration with cost data. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
REQUISTION: RPG-2503 Senior Project Cost Engineer – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction cost and change control methods and techniques. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be required.
Position Description: Lead cost engineer for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare documents for proposals; establish cost control processes to support corporate reporting and analysis while complying with contract requirements; collect, analyze, and report on cost and performance data for ongoing projects; support cost integration with schedule data. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
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Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.42
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (DOE Q – ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: 9/80 (9 hr/day, Mon.-Thur., alternating Fri. off)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university; Specialized courses in relevant general engineering, architectural design or an appropriate engineering discipline, and 8 or more years of progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project design engineering; may include other relevant types of engineering including startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Familiarity with engineering standards. Good written and verbal skills. Good mentoring, technical, and presentation skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels.
Position Description: Supervises the engineering activity (all disciplines) on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit. Plans and directs engineering assignments on the project. Demonstrates technical responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.
REQUISTION: 2767 Construction Engineer 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $ 89.10
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: 4/10 (10 hr/day, Mon.-Thur.)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 6
years of practical work experience OR 14 years of industry experience. Current registration as an
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.
Knowledge Requirements: The successful candidate(s) will have demonstrated expertise in construction
engineering principles; field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce
compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards; collaborative problem solving
to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design
engineers and the constructor; the ability to suggest, develop, and implement process improvements;
skills in multi-disciplinary team building and leadership; developing Material Take Offs (MTO); technical
codes pertaining to various disciplines (ex: ASME B31, NEC, ASME AG-1, ACI).
Position Description: The Construction Engineer 3 is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects
of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with the Approved Project
Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities. This is accomplished by
providing input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents
are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified. Construction
Engineers expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and
providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures. At the level 3 position,
leadership experience is a requirement.
Additional desired attributes: Expert organizational skills for field engineering oversight and statusing of
multiple simultaneous construction projects. Experienced in independently leading others in your field
in the execution of their duties. Experienced in working independently on tasks ranging in complexity.
Proven experience mentoring junior Field Engineers and Engineering Technologists in their design
review, pre-construction coordination, and construction oversite activities. Proficiency in reviewing
engineering submittals and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Advanced design and/or construction experience in nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial facility
operations. Expert knowledge of construction work planning and control methods, facility maintenance
and installation techniques and construction principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate
REQUISTION: 2767 Construction Engineer 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
standards, and administrative practices. Proficient at reviewing field material purchase requisitions
through MTO, including the review of estimated quantities and ensuring compliance with design
specifications and drawings. Advanced understanding of engineering and construction techniques,
applications of engineering and construction methods, and application of technology and tools to
conventional facility operation and construction operations. Experience with design and/or installation
of facility and infrastructure systems. Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of
Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to
the construction discipline. Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of
Engineering.
REQUISTION: 2830 Engineer / Scientist 3 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 2 years with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $ 99.91
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain and maintain)
Weekly Schedule: Negotiable
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Associates and 20 years of experience.
Knowledge Requirements and Experience:
Design Experience
Experience in mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing. Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fi t, and function, conducting tolerance and stack analysis, as well as standards compliance. Advanced and proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements for producibility while reducing product defects. Advanced knowledge and experience in recommending methods for improvement, which comply with NNSA, laboratory and industry standards, and best practices for model-based definition. Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis software.
Standards Expertise
Expert level knowledge in the application of ASME Y14 standards knowledge, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009and Y14.41 MBD. Expert experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) within LANL and industry for conveying design intent internally and to other national laboratories and production plants. Extensive knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Expert experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent. Proven experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests. Demonstrated effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills. Record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.
Leadership Experience
Experience leading and guiding others through design and modeling techniques. Proven ability to mentor other checkers and design staff in mechanical design and modeling. Proven skills in guiding teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects, as well as suggesting methods of improvement, per relevant standards and best practices.
REQUISTION: 2903 Project Manager Level 2 – 5 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $112.57
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (DOE Q)
Weekly Schedule: 4/12 (days and/or nights)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Must have nuclear experience, 10 years of experience (5+ in either engineering, procurement, or construction) and demonstrated adaptability in prior positions. Must have AA, BAS, BS (or currently pursuing) or a PMP. Good mentoring, technical, and presentation skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement. Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs. Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions and establishing a recovery Plan/Path forward. Ability to determine actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Familiarity with engineering standards. Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation. Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project. Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations and D&D. Lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule. Extensive knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control and facility control systems. Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades. Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Position Description: The Project Manager 2 will be responsible for, and lead projects valued at $500k and greater and provide oversight to Superintendent 2’s as necessary. May initiate the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and /or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions. May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance. Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause and effect of schedule or cost variance, and define achievable corrective action plans. May be required to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends or issues to federal sponsors. May be required to work a flexible schedule.
REQUISTION: 2938 Work Control Planner Level 4 – 2 Positions (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Los Álamos, NM (onsite)
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $117.37
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain/maintain Q)
Weekly Schedule: 4/10 (10 hr/day, Mon.-Thur.)
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Position requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 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 expected.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Asset suites or CMS software. Good written and verbal skills. Ability to work with persons at all organizational levels. Experience with mechanical, electrical, and general construction work scopes. Experience in nuclear and refinement industries. Experience with Primavera and Deltek Cobra would be advantageous.
Position Description: Develops and/or reviews work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.
REQUISTION: SAA 2940 Subject Matter Expert 4 – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Hybrid – remote with occasional site visits (Los Alamos, NM) to be set by reporting manager
Period of Performance (POP): up to 5 years with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099 w/ possibility of conversion
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Yes
Max Hourly Payrate: $165.34
Clearance Required (Y or N): Yes (ability to obtain/maintain Q)
Weekly Schedule: Various/Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No
Qualifications: Position requires a master’s degree in engineering, science or business management with twelve (12 years) of directly applicable experience in a specialized technical field.
Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency. Requires relationship building, mentoring, and excellent communication skills. Must have experience supporting D&D work. Must have experience in a DOE CAT II Nuclear Facility. Software development with project controls or project scheduling experience.
Position Description: Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects. Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design, proper controls and works with construction teams in specific areas of expertise. Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high- technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives. Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates. Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.
REQUISTION: RPG-2501 Senior Project Estimator – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction estimating standards in all work disciplines. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with one or more estimating tools (e.g. Blue Beam, RS Means, others).
Position Description: Lead estimator for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare estimates for proposals, including performing material takeoffs and weld counts from drawings and documents, determining hour estimates, making productivity adjustments, including indirect and other direct support requirements, and applying updated rates for pricing as applicable. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
REQUISTION: RPG-2502 Senior Project Scheduler – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction scheduling methods and techniques for all work disciplines. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera and Microsoft Project).
Position Description: Lead scheduler for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare schedules for proposals, update schedules for ongoing projects, support schedule integration with higher and lower level schedules, perform schedule analysis (including critical path), and support schedule integration with cost data. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
REQUISTION: RPG-2503 Senior Project Cost Engineer – 1 Position (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Start Date: TBD
Location: Remote
Period of Performance (POP): 1 year with possibility of extension
1099 or W2: 1099
Possible future temp-to-hire (Y or N): Yes
Per Diem/Relocation/Temp Living Paid (Y or N): Not applicable
Max Hourly Payrate: $110.00
Clearance Required (Y or N): No
Weekly Schedule: Flexible
Travel Required (Y or N): No (occasional business trip possibly).
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Familiarity with construction cost and change control methods and techniques. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents. Ability to read and interpret construction contracts. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be required.
Position Description: Lead cost engineer for a construction contractor that specializes in piping work. Will work closely with senior project managers and corporate leadership to prepare documents for proposals; establish cost control processes to support corporate reporting and analysis while complying with contract requirements; collect, analyze, and report on cost and performance data for ongoing projects; support cost integration with schedule data. May be part-time (e.g. on demand) to start but is anticipated to grow into a full time role.
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