Construction Manager - Transition and Disposition

Company Description

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex facility transition, decommissioning and demolition (D&D) projects. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of complex projects from initial structural assessment through complete site remediation and closeout. You will collaborate directly with nuclear safety experts, environmental scientists, and federal oversight teams to safely prepare the laboratory campus for future multi-mission national security facilities. As part of LLNL's forward-looking infrastructure planning, the (Transition and Disposition) T&D Program systematically addresses "end-of-life" structures to make room for newer, smart-lab ecosystems and modern national security missions.

You will have advanced technical and administrative oversight for LLNL led execution and subcontract execution affecting Laboratory structure, systems and components related to the construction/facility infrastructure environment and technical responsibility for managing subcontracted construction and D&D projects and planning, coordinating and communicating subcontractor construction activities with the representatives across the laboratory.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Provide advanced technical and administrative direction, oversight, and solutions in support of complex LLNL construction and D&D projects and activities
• Provide solutions to complex technical issues and implement construction resolutions relating to complex drawings, specifications, and other construction data furnished to subcontractor in accordance with subcontract and LLNL requirements. Independently evaluate alternatives, risks, and project impacts to develop practical, compliant solutions.
• Monitor subcontractor safety programs for compliance with LLNS-approved project safety requirements and ensure adherence to approved safety controls during field execution.Monitor subcontractor’s schedule and proactively manage time-critical issues to ensure project milestones are met, and coordinate/schedule “hold-point” and/or special “safety hold-point” inspection; In addition, monitor and oversee subcontracted characterization efforts.
• Develop project specific logistics plans including waste handling and storage areas, and coordinate project waste shipping and disposal.
• Direct the procurement and delivery of government furnished equipment and/or material.
• Review site specific safety plan (SSSP) and job hazards analysis (JHA) for adherence to accepted Laboratory safety policies. Expedite and coordinate the review and approval process of project specific safety documents with LLNL ES&H stakeholders.
• Ensure the subcontractor furnished “testing and commissioning” plan is in accordance with subcontract requirement. Coordinate the commissioning process with LLNL stakeholders, oversee the testing/commissioning activities, and assemble project close-out documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the TSS.4 Level

• Create project specific quality assurance plans and perform/coordinate/direct quality assurance oversight of work in progress, and provide expert level LOTO experience to facilitate, coordinate and oversee Complex LOTO activities involving multiple hazards associated in a construction environment.
• Perform advanced constructability and/or D&D-related plan reviews, such as Sampling and Analysis Plans and Waste Management and Transportation Plans; recommend practical solutions to complex problems; and support preconstruction, pre-demolition, and weekly coordination meetings by preparing agendas and minutes.
• Represent LLNS as the subject matter expert in the areas designated within the subcontract including implementing decisions related to construction and/or demolition matters, processing subcontractor-generated documents, requests for information (RFI), and technical submittals.
• Establish execution strategies for highly complex D&D work, including sequencing, logistics, hazard controls, waste disposition, and stakeholder interfaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience, or certified construction manager under CMAA; and advanced knowledge and understanding of the construction manager role with D&D experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and demolition methods, materials and codes, and ability to read and understand blueprint drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with constructability review of bid packages.
• Significant experience managing construction and demolition projects and budgets.
• Significant experience interpreting and applying applicable local, state, and federal safety standards, codes, laws and regulations, environment, safety, and health policies and procedures, and OSHA regulations to each construction and/or demolition project.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively explain, present and advise all project personnel and customers.
• Proficient and effective personal computer skills using software such as Microsoft Office, MS Project, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and timekeeping systems, and construction project management software such as Procore.

In Addition at the TSS.4 Level

• Extensive experience managing multiple construction and/or demolition projects and budgets simultaneously, and experience producing and implementing solutions to highly complex engineering-related problems.
• Subject matter expert in construction and demolition methods, scheduling, materials and codes, extensive experience with electrical installations and NFPA 70E, NEC code experience.
• Experience monitoring or directing activities of subordinate staff, teams or workgroups. Ability to set technical direction, prioritize work, and facilitate resolution of conflicting project requirements.
• Experience managing hazardous, radioactive, mixed, and construction-and-demolition waste streams, including characterization, packaging, transportation, storage, and disposal interfaces.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the area of construction and demolition of major laboratory facilities and buildings.
• Familiarity with LLNL’s Integrated Safety Management System.
• Proven track record managing construction or demolition activities involving hazardous or radiologically contaminated facilities is highly desirable.
• Extensive D&D experience in the DOE Complex
• DOE waste characterization and shipping experience
• HAZWOPER Emergency Response training and
• AHERA Asbestos Supervisor

Pay Range

$154,950 - $235,692 Annually

$154,950 - $196,476(TSS.3) Annually

$$185,850 - $235,692 (TSS.4) Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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Organization: Project Management OfficeCategory: Business OperationsJob Code 2: TSS.4 Technical Services & Ops MTS 4Employee Referral Bonus: Not applicableJob Code 1: TSS.3 Technical Services & Ops MTS 3Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)Pre-Placement Medical Exam: Not applicablePosition Type: Career IndefiniteSecurity Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)