Operations Support Specialist in Mesa, Arizona at Banda Group International, LLC

Banda Group International (BGI) is an employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management services to government and private-sector clients worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI values excellence, collaboration, and service. We seek talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

The Construction Field Operations Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for construction, deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), and modernization activities at Technical Area 55 (TA-55) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role ensures assigned work is completed safely, securely, accurately, and on schedule within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility while maintaining compliance with Laboratory policies and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key interface between facility operations, project management, and programmatic organizations, coordinating resources, work readiness, technical requirements, and field execution. Regular field presence and hands-on participation in assigned activities are required.

• Provide technical leadership and field oversight for construction, D&D, and facility modernization activities.

• Coordinate work readiness, staffing, resources, and technical requirements across facility operations and project teams.

• Ensure work is performed safely, securely, and in compliance with Laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and operational performance.

• Coordinate field execution and resolve complex technical and operational issues.

• Ensure construction engineering standards and work practices are consistently applied across projects.

• Develop, maintain, and improve operational processes, procedures, and documentation.

• Support work approvals, readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, and corrective actions.

• Ensure quality control, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable NQA-1 requirements.

• Provide oversight and guidance to personnel, subcontractors, and support organizations.

• Support facility-level training, personnel development, and qualification tracking.

• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, project teams, and facility leadership.

• Promote accountability, sound judgment, and a questioning attitude while ensuring timely completion of assigned commitments.

• Support additional operational responsibilities, including property accountability and access control, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline and at least eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience in construction, field operations, or project execution.

• Experience coordinating complex technical activities, personnel, resources, and project deliverables.

• Knowledge of construction work control, quality control, quality assurance, and documentation requirements.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and standards.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and stakeholders.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain accountability in a highly regulated environment.

• Fifteen or more years of construction field experience.

• Five or more years supporting Department of Energy (DOE) missions.

• Previous DOE construction or deactivation and decommissioning (D&D) experience.

• Experience working within a DOE plutonium facility, particularly TA-55.

• Familiarity with NQA-1, quality assurance programs, and complex work control processes.

• Previous qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, or Responsible Line Manager.

• Experience with nuclear facility operations, readiness reviews, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.

BGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.

• PPO or HDHP medical plan options.

• Employer HSA contributions.

• Accident, critical illness, and voluntary life insurance.

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually.

• 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match.

• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement.

• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness.

• Military leave program and team-building events.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations through the [APPLICATION] portal.

BGI is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.