As a Project Manager, you will be assigned to work on one or more project teams and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. The project teams will include resources from multiple Sargent & Lundy (S&L) offices and projects may involve the design of new and / or modifications and upgrades to existing facilities, structures, systems, and components. It is anticipated that most of the work will be associated with Los Alamos National Laboratory and, specifically, its nuclear facilities; however, there may be opportunities to participate in projects elsewhere in New Mexico and around the Department of Energy Complex. Working under the direction of the New Mexico Operations Vice President who is based in Albuquerque, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills in design, engineering, project and client management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Close coordination with and management of client interfaces
• Resource planning, coordination of resources, and assistance with integration of project participants
• Management of technical work, tracking, management, and reporting of project budget and schedule progress, both internally to S&L as well as to clients

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience: 

• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government security clearance check; a DOE Q clearance is preferred
• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program; a master’s degree is preferred
• Working knowledge of processes and procedures for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking engineering design projects; Sargent & Lundy's processes are based on the principles and practices of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Candidates shall possess a working knowledge of operations in facilities involving hazardous operations such as DOE nuclear facilities
• Candidate shall have at least 15 years of experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills are required

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Expertise in software tools such as Excel, Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft Office software tools, is highly desirable
• An understanding of the practical application of engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
• Construction planning, oversight, and safety, especially in a highly regulated environment like a DOE national laboratory, is highly desirable
• Familiarity with NQA-1 Quality Assurance programs and procedures

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. 

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging work you can be proud of.