Subcontract Technical Representative 3 for Demolition and Construction
- Req. Number: IRC136524
- Organization : CM-DO /Subcontract Technical Representative
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $101,700 - $168,200
- Recruiter Name: Broge, Margaret Ann
- Recruiter Email: mbroge@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) 3 for Demolition and Construction, is responsible for the management of construction, maintenance, or site services subcontracts from conception to closeout for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Implements construction, maintenance, or site services subcontract management in accordance with established Acquisition Services Management Division and Construction Management Division or Maintenance and Site Services Division policies and procedures. Oversees and monitors performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of complex subcontracts and Department of Energy (DOE), Laboratory, and site-specific requirements. Mentors STRs 1 & 2 in the management of LANL subcontracts. Provides support to more experienced sub-contract technical representatives in the management of subcontracts for the Laboratory.
The STR is the point of contact for all of the technical aspects of the subcontract for moderate or high-hazard work and is responsible for Technical Oversight of a subcontractor's performance under a subcontract. The STR's technical oversight includes oversight of the subcontractor's performance in relation to the safety, security, and quality requirements set forth in the subcontract. The STR is not authorized to make any commitments on behalf of LANL or changes to the terms and conditions of a subcontract. STR actions ensure subcontractor adherence to the subcontract, assist in preventing subcontractor failure, reduce project related misdirection, prevent multiple lines of communication, provide appropriate guidance to preclude subcontractor rework and reduce compliance risk. They are the primary point of contact for contractor's project manager. They are to develop working relationship with the project manager and his team to support successful execution of the contract.
STR's must possess a willingness and ability to work flexible schedules. Work assignments may require evening, night shift and shifts outside the normal workday of 7:00 AM-5:30 PM for substantial and indefinite periods.
Minimum Job requirements:
Communication
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes interacting with all levels of Integrated Project Team members and external agencies. Demonstrated ability to produce a variety of reports to ensure schedule, cost and other key performance indicators are being met. Demonstrated ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
Education: Position requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering, construction, contracts law discipline or other applicable discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience in engineering/construction contracting practices, applicable government or commercial regulations and practices, and/or LANL policies, procedures, and work practices; or, an equivalent combination of education and related experience to include specialized courses in contract management
Desired Skills:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. 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 years.
Note to applicant:
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.
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.
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 Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) 3 for Demolition and Construction, is responsible for the management of construction, maintenance, or site services subcontracts from conception to closeout for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Implements construction, maintenance, or site services subcontract management in accordance with established Acquisition Services Management Division and Construction Management Division or Maintenance and Site Services Division policies and procedures. Oversees and monitors performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of complex subcontracts and Department of Energy (DOE), Laboratory, and site-specific requirements. Mentors STRs 1 & 2 in the management of LANL subcontracts. Provides support to more experienced sub-contract technical representatives in the management of subcontracts for the Laboratory.
The STR is the point of contact for all of the technical aspects of the subcontract for moderate or high-hazard work and is responsible for Technical Oversight of a subcontractor's performance under a subcontract. The STR's technical oversight includes oversight of the subcontractor's performance in relation to the safety, security, and quality requirements set forth in the subcontract. The STR is not authorized to make any commitments on behalf of LANL or changes to the terms and conditions of a subcontract. STR actions ensure subcontractor adherence to the subcontract, assist in preventing subcontractor failure, reduce project related misdirection, prevent multiple lines of communication, provide appropriate guidance to preclude subcontractor rework and reduce compliance risk. They are the primary point of contact for contractor's project manager. They are to develop working relationship with the project manager and his team to support successful execution of the contract.
STR's must possess a willingness and ability to work flexible schedules. Work assignments may require evening, night shift and shifts outside the normal workday of 7:00 AM-5:30 PM for substantial and indefinite periods.
Minimum Job requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in the formation and administration of construction, or similar type, subcontracts employing the several steps of subcontract development and execution, including: bidder pre-qualification, development of requests for proposals, definition of subcontract scope, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of subcontractors, change order management and evaluation, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, commissioning, testing, close-out, and other such related steps.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of complex multi-tiered organizational structures engaged in the execution of construction, manufacturing, and/or similar type efforts.
- Demonstrated Experience with construction projects involving installation of civil work, structural work, architectural finishes, HVAC systems, exhaust systems, auxiliary equipment, fire alarm, HVAC control systems, Building Automated Systems, electrical distribution systems, and/or multiple discipline building projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government regulations affecting facility subcontract management or equivalent knowledge related to private sector subcontracts.
- Demonstrated Leadership skills including preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the execution of safe, secure and quality construction projects, requiring work in more than one discipline and/or trade.
- Demonstrated ability to set, achieve, and execute performance goals as a self-directed employee and leader of a team
- Demonstrated ability to participate in the career development and mentoring of less experienced colleagues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of subcontract policies and procedures outside and/or inside LANL and the manner by which these are flowed down by an Owner or Contractor to Subcontractors and Subcontractor sub tiers
- Demonstrated ability to oversee several diverse multi-disciplined projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated success in leading construction execution efforts on multiple types of subcontract vehicles including, including build, design - build, environmental, and/or renovation projects. Multiple projects preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of one or more construction related oversight disciplines, including Field Engineering, Superintendent, Construction Management, Project Management, Subcontract Technical Representative (STR), Environmental, Waste Management, Safety, Quality, and/or Procurement as related to Subcontracted Construction Execution through multiple phases of Construction Projects from Preconstruction through Closeout.
- Have a strong familiarity with Standard Work Process Procedures at LANL, DOE Complex facilities, or other full time 24/7 multi-system operational facilities such as oil refineries, data centers, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, and hospitals. Work Process Procedures include, but are not limited to, outages, permitting, testing & inspections.
- Have a strong familiarity with roles and responsibilities within the TRIAD construction management division, or similar organizations, as applied to work within LANL Technical Areas and Facilities TA55, RLW, STO and CMRR, or similar facilities outside of LANL.
- Experience with NQA-1 compliant subcontract execution.
- Experience with system and or component functional testing and acceptance through commissioning, or similar processes.
Communication
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes interacting with all levels of Integrated Project Team members and external agencies. Demonstrated ability to produce a variety of reports to ensure schedule, cost and other key performance indicators are being met. Demonstrated ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
Education: Position requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering, construction, contracts law discipline or other applicable discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience in engineering/construction contracting practices, applicable government or commercial regulations and practices, and/or LANL policies, procedures, and work practices; or, an equivalent combination of education and related experience to include specialized courses in contract management
Desired Skills:
- Experience as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) (headquarters or field office level).
- Experience training personnel in aspects of LANL ASM/CM/STR/ENV policies and procedures
- Experience working with state and/or federal regulators.
- Experience working under nuclear quality standards (NQA-1, etc.)
- Experience managing environmental cleanup/reclamation subcontracts or projects.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize and work with multiple execution centers while balancing competing priorities.
- Clearance: Q
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. 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 years.
Note to applicant:
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.
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.
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.
