Associate Laboratory Director
- Req. Number: IRC135054
- Organization : Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects (ALDICP)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $241,000 - $483,000
- Recruiter Name: Norman, William Ray II
- Recruiter Email: wrnorman@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects (ALDICP) is a key member of the Laboratory's executive management team. The ALDICP Directorate is responsible for the leadership, management, oversight, strategic planning and execution of the Laboratory's portfolio of construction projects that support a modernized stockpile stewardship capability and the broader national security mission. The Directorate is also responsible for programming and funding the enduring NA-90 Operations and Maintenance portfolio for the nuclear weapons facilities at LANL and long-range strategic campus planning, which includes working with NNSA program sponsors to acquire new projects in support of the campus master plan. A large portfolio of capital asset investments will be executed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which has a FY planned spend of ~$1.76B over the next 5-6 years. The project portfolio involves a number of large line-item capital projects (> $50M to over $300M each) in various stages of the capital line-item process (DOE Order 413.3B); the portfolio also includes a substantial number (> 100) projects (< $50M each) that are executed as GPPs, IGPPs, and MIEs. Additionally, ALDICP provides project management staff services to the Institution. Moreover, ALDICP is responsible for the Institutional Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification, which enables projects >$50M to be line item funded through Congress.
ALDICP will play a lead role integrating strategy and execution for LANL Infrastructure and Capital Projects. Responsibilities include:
What You Will Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Personal Leadership
Experienced as a senior-level director with characteristics including personal integrity and accountability, fiduciary responsibility, trustworthiness in relationships, commitment to quality and excellence in infrastructure programs and capital project management and execution; commitment to an engaged workforce; and effective oral and written communication skills.
Technical Leadership
Record of institutional-level accomplishment demonstrated through performance metrics across a wide range of infrastructure and project management activities such as infrastructure planning and development, large-scale capital project delivery, subcontractor relationships, safety, security, environmental controls, and compliance.
Organizational Culture and Change
Demonstrated experience fostering an organizational culture of shared accountability; improvement-driven teamwork; and learning/unlearning from error precursors, near misses, and events to enhance effectiveness and achieve efficiencies.
Coalition Building
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with high-level internal and external stakeholders, including the demonstrated ability to build trust, enhance organizational reputation, and achieve shared objectives.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree required (Construction Management, Engineering or similar discipline preferred). At this level an advanced degree is desired. In addition to degree, at least 15 years of related experience or equivalent of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- In addition to a resume, applicants must include a comprehensive cover letter that details how you meet each of the "Minimum Job Requirements" for this position.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
The Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects (ALDICP) is a key member of the Laboratory's executive management team. The ALDICP Directorate is responsible for the leadership, management, oversight, strategic planning and execution of the Laboratory's portfolio of construction projects that support a modernized stockpile stewardship capability and the broader national security mission. The Directorate is also responsible for programming and funding the enduring NA-90 Operations and Maintenance portfolio for the nuclear weapons facilities at LANL and long-range strategic campus planning, which includes working with NNSA program sponsors to acquire new projects in support of the campus master plan. A large portfolio of capital asset investments will be executed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which has a FY planned spend of ~$1.76B over the next 5-6 years. The project portfolio involves a number of large line-item capital projects (> $50M to over $300M each) in various stages of the capital line-item process (DOE Order 413.3B); the portfolio also includes a substantial number (> 100) projects (< $50M each) that are executed as GPPs, IGPPs, and MIEs. Additionally, ALDICP provides project management staff services to the Institution. Moreover, ALDICP is responsible for the Institutional Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification, which enables projects >$50M to be line item funded through Congress.
ALDICP will play a lead role integrating strategy and execution for LANL Infrastructure and Capital Projects. Responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic and tactical planning and execution, customer focus, continuous improvement, project quality and interface with principal customers.
- Developing and implementing institutional plans and executing programs for meeting or exceeding Los Alamos National Laboratory/Department of Energy contractual requirements and performance measures and for satisfying all relevant state and federal laws.
- Effectively addressing Laboratory goals for programmatic, business, and operational excellence and responsibility for maintaining effective working relationships with Laboratory management, ALDICP managers and workforce, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to the Laboratory mission of excellence in science, technology, and engineering; demonstrating integrity; establishing trust; and commitment to diversity and excellence in the workforce.
- Be the principal liaison with our subcontracting partner, Fluor, in order to provide SME reach back to support Capital Projects.
What You Will Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Personal Leadership
Experienced as a senior-level director with characteristics including personal integrity and accountability, fiduciary responsibility, trustworthiness in relationships, commitment to quality and excellence in infrastructure programs and capital project management and execution; commitment to an engaged workforce; and effective oral and written communication skills.
Technical Leadership
Record of institutional-level accomplishment demonstrated through performance metrics across a wide range of infrastructure and project management activities such as infrastructure planning and development, large-scale capital project delivery, subcontractor relationships, safety, security, environmental controls, and compliance.
Organizational Culture and Change
Demonstrated experience fostering an organizational culture of shared accountability; improvement-driven teamwork; and learning/unlearning from error precursors, near misses, and events to enhance effectiveness and achieve efficiencies.
Coalition Building
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with high-level internal and external stakeholders, including the demonstrated ability to build trust, enhance organizational reputation, and achieve shared objectives.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree required (Construction Management, Engineering or similar discipline preferred). At this level an advanced degree is desired. In addition to degree, at least 15 years of related experience or equivalent of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with management or oversight of large-scale DOE 413.3B capital projects at a DOE/NNSA National Laboratory
- Demonstrated experience with planning or executing operations and maintenance of complex and hazardous facilities at a DOE/NNSA National Laboratory
- Strong working knowledge of DOE and NNSA programs and processes
- Successful record of working with local and state government leaders in communicating complex institutional messages.
- Current DOE "Q" Clearance
- In addition to a resume, applicants must include a comprehensive cover letter that details how you meet each of the "Minimum Job Requirements" for this position.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
