Construction Project Manager

  • R0152789
  • On Site
  • Scoville, Idaho, United States
  • Full time
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Our Nuclear Projects group is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering, and construction. 

We are looking to add a Construction Project Manager for our growing project team on the Spent Fuel Handling Project near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab which is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. The Construction Project Manager will be reporting directly to the Construction Manager. This position has management level employees on the project as direct reports. This may include design and procurement but would focus on the overview of the General Contractor and the immediate construction of the project, as well as controls. This position is client facing with an emphasis on ensuring schedule, cost, scope, and safety for the Spent Fuel Handling Project. 

The Construction Project Manager will be the lead of all structure segment managers and will coordinate with client and subcontractor staff and/or its consultants, in carrying out their day-to-day duties. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, and contracts) on multiple project assignments 
  • Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives 
  • Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects 
  • Manages the review and approval process for contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with the Controls Manager for proper posting in the reporting program
  • Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings; issue meeting minutes during design
  • Resolves complex construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
  • Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting 
Qualifications:
  • 5 or more years of relevant construction management experience on similar construction projects
  • Thorough knowledge of construction practices, and the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Ability to maintain continuous communication with the Contract Manager, Project Controls Manager, Senior Engineer(s), and Client personnel
  • Ability to provide consultation on complex contract interpretation issues as called upon by the contracts group
  • Ability to act as an advisor to the contracts group
  • Ability to make effective decisions concerning field problems and work in progress
  • Must be able to walk across long distances over potential rough terrain
  • The ability to climb stairs and ladders to inspect work is also required
  • Exposure to weather elements while in the field is expected
  • Someone already residing a commutable distance from the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab area to make the commute daily is preferred. 
  • High School Diploma / GED Equivalent is required for this role
  •  Industrial Construction experience

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Project Information 

The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls

       

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $180,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

01/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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