Project Manager 4 (Cost)

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Project Manager 4 in Los Alamos, NM.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP). The successful candidate must have a strong technical background and proven experience managing capital asset line-item projects under DOE Order 413.3B. The ideal candidate will possess a Project or Systems Engineering background and have direct experience managing projects within facilities governed by safety basis requirements. This role will involve daily interaction with scientists and engineers to support the design, procurement, testing, and installation of precision technical equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage DOE 413.3B-compliant projects through all phases (CD-1 through CD-4).
* Oversee the design, procurement, testing, and installation of complex equipment and systems.
* Ensure integration of safety basis requirements into project planning and execution.
* Ensure project technical requirements are well documented and integrated with the facility requirements.
* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams.
* Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across project lifecycle.
* Prepare and present project status reports and documentation to stakeholders and DOE representatives.
* Drive project execution while maintaining compliance with DOE regulations, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree Engineering or related technical field (Master's preferred).
* Minimum 20 years of project management experience working in a highly regulated environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of DOE Order 413.3B
* Knowledge of the LANL Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Experience as a Control Account Manager responsible for cost and schedule reporting for a technical scope of work is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to procure, test, and install precision technical equipment (e.g., vacuum systems, controls equipment, custom mechanical components, etc.).
* Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated understanding of LANL Project and Systems Engineering requirements to ensure they are adequately captured in cost and schedule planning.
* Experience working in highly regulated LANL facilities (e.g. facility safety basis, procedures, radiation work, etc.)