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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Deputy Project Services Manager (Manager Construction 4)
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A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$122,850 / year median in New Mexico
+13% projected growth
Job Description
What You Will Do The Deputy Project Services Manager serves as a key member of the Construction Projects Execution leadership team and functions as the deputy to the Project Services Manager. This position provides leadership and operational oversight for project services supporting some of the Laboratory's most complex construction and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a construction professional with a strong background in construction quality management, quality assurance, inspections, field engineering, and project execution who is passionate about building a culture where quality is planned, verified, and continuously improved. The Deputy Project Services Manager partners with Project Managers, Construction Managers, subcontractors, field engineering, inspectors, quality professionals, and project teams to ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Laboratory requirements, technical specifications, and contractual obligations. In the absence of the Project Services Manager, this position provides leadership and continuity for the organization while maintaining alignment with mission priorities and project objectives. Job Duties Serve as the deputy to the Project Services Manager, providing day-to-day operational leadership across Project Services functions. Champion a strong construction quality culture where safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence are integrated into every phase of project execution. Lead and support construction field engineering, inspections, testing, quality management, estimating, planning, and project support activities. Provide technical leadership for construction quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring work is performed in accordance with design requirements, specifications, approved procedures, and regulatory requirements. Oversee construction quality processes including inspection planning, submittal reviews, verification activities, punch list management, turnover documentation, and as-built documentation. Partner with Construction Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, and field supervision to identify quality risks early and implement effective corrective actions before they impact project performance. Ensure construction activities comply with Laboratory policies, DOE requirements, applicable codes and standards, and project quality requirements. Monitor project execution for quality, schedule, cost, and technical performance while proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Review construction progress, field reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery. Support construction planning, estimating, scheduling, staffing, and resource forecasting. Coordinate project services activities across multiple organizations to improve consistency, communication, and execution. Mentor and develop construction professionals while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. Implement and model Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles by integrating safety, security, environmental stewardship, and quality into all work activities. Foster an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing work environment that values collaboration, integrity, and operational excellence. Serve as Acting Project Services Manager when delegated. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Demonstrated experience leading construction teams supporting complex commercial, industrial, federal, nuclear, or mission-critical construction projects. Strong background in construction quality management, quality assurance, quality control, inspections, testing, field engineering, or construction oversight. Experience implementing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with project specifications, engineering requirements, codes, standards, and contractual requirements. Demonstrated ability to identify construction quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Experience managing subcontractor performance, construction documentation, inspections, turnover, and quality verification activities. Advanced knowledge of construction methods, project execution, planning, estimating, scheduling, and field operations. Experience supporting project scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management. Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Desired Qualifications Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline. Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or Lean/Six Sigma. Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex construction or infrastructure programs in regulated or high-hazard environments. Education Position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.