Project Leader 1/2

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Project Leader 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Project Leader 1 ($80,400 - $127,900) The Project Leader for Utilities & Infrastructure (UI) Division will provide project management support and lead reinvestment and modernization projects on behalf of UI. UI is responsible for maintaining and operating all the Laboratory's utility systems including electric, gas, sewer, steam, water, traffic infrastructure, transit operations, and open space. UI has a strong teamwork culture, great people and is known for getting quality work done. Joining the UI team is a career opportunity to work for a strong organization while advance your knowledge, skills and abilities in Project Management for the greater LANL mission in science and national security. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and ensuring execution of a project portfolio in close coordination with the assigned Integrated Project Team (IPT) which consists of system engineers, operations staff as well as other SMEs across LANL. The selected candidate will report to the Reinvestment and Modernization (UI-RM) Group Leader within the UI division. This position will work to ensure the UI projects are effectively executed to support DOE's national security, science, energy, and environmental management mission. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic early-career candidates with strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include: Works to assure safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task. Supports the development of the scope of work and requirements for a diverse set of projects within the UI portfolio. Provides leadership or support in overseeing, being a primary spokesperson, creating a team environment, and driving execution for all work performed by a large and diverse set of IPT members from project initiation through final closeout of a project. Supports the tracking and reporting of project deliverable milestones, budgets, and schedules. Under direction identify potential project risks, develop risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommends risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). Works with experienced IPT professionals to obtain resources using either internal or external sources, identify procurement and contracting needs, and integrate resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, and budgets defined. Support outward facing communications on UI project status and risk to management or DOE stakeholders. Coordinate and communicate project status in the form of presentations, verbal updates and written reports. Identify emerging technology and practices in project management. Assist with or oversee asset management activities, including tracking, maintaining, and optimizing physical and digital assets as needed. Support or contribute to project portfolio planning efforts, including prioritization, resource alignment, and strategic evaluation of projects and initiatives. Project Leader 2 ($96,600 - $158,000) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the Project Leader will perform all the described tasks but at a leadership level under limited direction taking full responsibility for the projects assigned. The Project Leader 2 will also be asked to identify or be assigned initiatives that improve project management work for UI. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Knowledge & Expertise: Knowledge of all aspects of project portfolio management, technical, and operational projects, including forecasting, preparing, managing, and maintaining budgets for projects and programs. Ability to learn the Utilities …

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