Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the GPP and Infrastructure Projects to the baseline schedule and cost. Day to day responsibility and management of the GPP and Infrastructure Projects, responsible for accurate reporting of project progress on a weekly basis to the GPP and Infrastructure Director and Monthly to senior management and the DOE Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO). It is the PMs responsibility to ensure compliance with all DOE EVMS requirements. Change control management throughout the Project lifecycle to the minimum extent possible. Manage all subcontracts to minimize scope growth. Ensure Project Function Requirements are met throughout the lifecycle of the project. Assist the CAM in performing those duties. Ensure the schedule is maintained on a weekly basis and that the top 3 critical paths are identified to the Capital and Infrastructure Manager on a weekly basis. Ensure change documents are processed in a timely fashion, both internally and also to the CBFO. All cost deviations are managed through the change process on a monthly basis. Manage the procurement process for each contract within the GPP and Infrastructure Projects. Participate regularly in Site meetings and informational update meetings.

Exempt Salary Grade (32-36)

Minimum Qualifications: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management (or similar) plus ten (10) years of experience or
• Associates degree in Project Management or Construction Management (or similar) plus fourteen (14) years of experience or
• High School plus eighteen (18) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience in managing projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management financial controls and systems.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and DOD or DOE Construction Management Experience
• Experience directing resources within a project organization and project team
• Experience with DOE Safety Basis Orders and DOE 0 413.3B
• Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating/documenting experience managing commercial projects, managing projects in excess of 10 million dollars, and/or DOE or commercial nuclear sites.

Starting salary $90,142 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience).

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.