Dir., Water Program Oversight

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, and Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of ’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico‑Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college‑town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

N3B is seeking a Director within the Environmental Remediation Program with excellent communication skills, a professional manner, and multi‑tasking ability to join N3B’s Environmental Remediation team.

The successful candidate will be a forward‑thinking manager with the ability to interact with all levels of management, subject matter experts, and the workforce on a variety of technical and programmatic issues.

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Water Program Director will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

The position requires both strategic planning and project coordination to ensure consistent performance of a broad work scope.

This position reports to the Program Manager of Environmental Remediation.

The Director of N3B Water Program is responsible for overseeing technical execution by and supporting subcontract management of the Water Program Critical Subcontractor.

• Supports strategic direction for Water Program in alignment with N3B plans established by executive leadership.
• Provides N3B oversight within the terms of the subcontract in coordination with the Subcontract Technical Representative and the Subcontract Administrator.
• Ensures appropriate N3B integration of Critical Subcontractor interactions with regulators and the client.
• Responsible for reviews of work plans, schedules, costs, and tracking technical performance of N3B Critical Subcontractor’s execution of Water Program scope.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, disruptions that affect schedules and costs.
• Controls budget for program and project management codes and encourages efficient execution and reasonable costs from the Critical Subcontractor.
• Ensures appropriate change control documentation for Water Program activities.
• Promotes consistency in execution of work across the ER Program.
• Responsible for documenting Critical Subcontractor performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Trains and mentors more junior staff.

• Proven ability to manage contracts for performance of broad work scope related to environmental remediation and water programs.
• Proven ability to provide senior leadership for execution of subcontracted Water Program work.
• Expert knowledge and proven ability to develop and apply highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques management involving environmental services, hazardous waste management services, remediation services, and/or ecological services.
• Advanced project management skills in the areas of leadership, communication, scheduling, risk management and negotiation.
• Experience with the aspects of the Water Program work scope including:
  Storm Water Sampling, Groundwater…