Project Manager II

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a 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. We are seeking a motivated Project Manager II  to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of LANL’s ERP Modernization effort, specifically within the supply chain and manufacturing workstream, in a complex, matrixed program environment.
• This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between supply chain, manufacturing, functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budgets.
•  Work is organized into control accounts and corresponding work packages that define tasks necessary to meet programmatic objectives. 
• This is a hands-on delivery role suited for a motivated project management professional who brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.
• Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline supply chain and manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity and scope.
• Provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies and tools.
• Oversee project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.
• Develop and maintain project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and other technical documentation to a professional standard
• Coordinate activities of supply chain, manufacturing, and technical personnel and collaborate with relevant staff on delivery of specific products and projects.
• Identify, document, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed.
• Partner with customers to define expectations, solve problems, and establish mutual responsibilities.
• Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to support readiness and adoption.
• Translate project management concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences both within and outside of supply chain/manufacturing

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or a related field  (Required)
• Certification: PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential (Required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low-to-moderate complexity through the full project lifecycle initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout (required)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and keep teams aligned with program controls and governance expectations (required)
• Clear, professional communication skills —able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and engage effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• 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.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.  
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Experience leading diverse development teams across different organizational contexts (varying team sizes, co-located vs. distributed, Agile vs. Waterfall).
• Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined).
• Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined).
• Experience in technical writing, editing, and preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations.
• Familiarity with project management in government, federal agency, or regulated industry environments.
• DOE "Q" security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is a plus but not required. 
• Per-Diem eligible.
• Some onsite meetings either at the Santa Fe Offices or in TA3 in Los Alamos
• Duration: 6-month initial contract with extension potential 
• Location: Hybrid flexible location; candidates should be able to work within a reasonable commute or travel cadence as required by program needs. 

 

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.

 

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.