Project Manager

OVERVIEW Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The main duties include, but are not limited to: Develop leadership strategies for sustaining facility operations Coordinate brainstorming sessions and generate creative problem-solving approaches Responsible for planning, managing, and controlling projects to ensure continuation of technical progress with limited resources and within limited facilities Provide guidance, direction, coordination, initiation of work, organization, and evaluation consistently in project execution and systems. Interface with stakeholders including engineers, technicians and highly skilled personnel Develop and enforce work standards, Ensure deliverables meet or exceed schedule, cost and quality requirements Provide quality assurance and configuration management, Coordinate the review of project risk with management and provide status reporting Participate in and coordinate project rescue efforts designed to extract maximum potential value from a project in its current state. Communicate goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to other stakeholder. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 10+ years of related experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Project Management/Program Management experience, Skilled at developing leadership strategies for sustaining facility operations supported by engineers, technicians and highly skilled personnel, Able to manage multiple complex, technical projects and oversee the coordination, Ability to give presentations explaining accomplishments and business strategies, Skilled at organizing and structuring the work, Able to lead and collaborate with highly technical people focused on executing the technical details, Understands project logistics, Ability to obtain a Q clearance, Able to work on-site, Ability to work in a diverse work environment, Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening, Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience on DOE sites and programs, PMP certification preferred, Experience in sustaining the facilities in a high technology area. LOCATION Albuquerque, New Mexico PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. SALARY AND BENEFITS As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.