Dir., Water Program Oversight

Company: Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. Position Location: This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’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. Position Summary 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. Essential Duties/Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to): 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. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): 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 Sampling, Groundwater Treatments Systems, Well Drilling, Well Maintenance, and Storm Water Controls. Skill and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and to interpret broad strategic requirements and develop and execute plans to satisfy them. Experience communicating effectively at the highest levels, including external audiences. Demonstrated experience effectively overseeing operational activities for programs and projects in the organization. Experience overseeing and meeting contractual obligations. Experience working within the Department of Energy (DOE) environment, including familiarity with DOE policies, programs and procedures and systems, program management and EVMS. Viewed as an expert within a specialty and as highly competent within the broad discipline, both internally and externally. Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job. Education and Experience Required: Bachelors’ degree in a technical discipline (Environmental or Civil Engineering, Environmental Geology, Geochemistry/Hydrology, or other applicable discipline). At least 14 years of experience is necessary. Experience should include a minimum of 6 years' of management responsibility. This position requires experience working with the DOE; proven cost and schedule experience; and experience in procuring and managing subcontractors. Business Associations: Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives. Interacts regularly with the Critical Subcontractor at all levels. Impacts Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations causing substantial expenditure of time, human resources, and funds. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Sedentary Work): Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Safety, Security, and Quality While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Director, Water Program will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role 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. Equal Opportunities: N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

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