Job Description

Program Manager – Full time

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien Company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Scorpius Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role is responsible for leading the successful execution of a complex, multidisciplinary program supporting one of the Laboratory's highest-priority national security initiatives. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between the customer, subcontractors, and internal leadership while overseeing program performance, staffing, budgets, schedules, risk management, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day execution of a large, multidisciplinary technical services program supporting LANL mission objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer leadership, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal management.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and overall contract performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, resource forecasts, and staffing strategies to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor program risks, issues, and performance metrics while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering, scientific, technical, administrative, and project management personnel across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, DOE regulations, laboratory procedures, and company policies.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, invoicing, and overall program financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor performance, vendor relationships, and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, program status reports, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with recruiting, operations, finance, and contracts teams to support rapid staffing and program execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory or other DOE national laboratories.
• Experience managing cost-reimbursable or time-and-materials government contracts.
• Familiarity with EVMS principles, project controls, workforce planning, and resource management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, scientific, technical, and administrative personnel.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or projects.
• Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD, or other federal government programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract performance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Travel Occasional travel may be required in support of customer meetings, project execution, and company business.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.