Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Manager

Associate | Full-time Engineering | Livermore, CA | 08/18/2026Reference #: REF8718KJob Code: TSS.2 Technical Services & Ops MTS 2 / TSS.3 Technical Services & Ops MTS 3Organization: Infrastructure and OperationsPosition Type: Career IndefiniteSecurity Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)Medical Exam: Not applicable Company DescriptionJoin us and make YOUR mark on the World!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 DescriptionWe’re looking for a Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Compliance Manager. You will provide technical management for the oversight and administration of DBA work activities. You will be responsible for managing the implementation of the DBA, which includes establishing work procedures, determining applicability, providing training, and providing oversight and advising other technical personnel who accomplish or support Davis-Bacon work activities. This position is within the Infrastructure Engineering & Operations Department and will require work at Site 200 in Livermore, California, and Site 300 in Tracy, California.This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 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 willOversee and maintain compliance of DBA requirements and activities on construction, alteration, or repair projects, prioritizing tasks to minimize compliance risk, through proper documentation and controls.Partner with the NNSA Livermore Field Office (LFO) to monitor and enforce compliance with the DBA. Collect, review, and submit certified payroll reports and semi-annual enforcement reports to management and the LFO.Review all generated work orders and determine applicability to the DBA.Conduct job walk-downs, review work order documentation, provide technical oversight and verification of multi-craft/trade work activities to ensure adherence to DBA requirements and policies.Use technical judgment to identify potential operational risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions for DBA compliance.Partner with other DBA technical resources to provide support and guidance for DBA requirements, coordinating, as required, with work performed in other internal and external organizations.Respond to compliance concerns from the LFO, management, employees, or project subcontractors/construction workers.Initiate, design, develop, implement, and evaluate new and existing work processes, products, or systems for DBA compliance, and implement, conduct, and ensure DBA training, mentoring, interpretation, and guidance is provided to managers, work planners, and supervisors, in conjunction with internal or external subject-matter experts.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level Serve as LLNL’s primary technical resource/advisor for DBA applicability and determinations.Remain current in the DBA and Related Acts Regulations and update/implement final rules to LLNL’s institutional processes and procedures.Manage, plan, coordinate, and schedule complex, institutional multi-craft projects.QualificationsAbility to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.Comprehensive knowledge and experience evaluating work scope for maintenance and construction activities; applying appropriate safety and security policies, procedures, and regulations; reviewing and monitoring DBA work activities and technical objectives; analyzing and interpreting complex technical performance and regulatory compliance requirements/problems.Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance/construction technologies, equipment, and materials used for construction and maintenance for replacement of conventional facility systems.Familiarity with and general understanding of DBA policy, laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.Experience working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, such as multi-crafts personnel, work planners, crafts supervisors, and management.Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, and monitor team efforts to completion.Proficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present complex technical information to all levels of personnel and to external agencies, and communicate effectively during compliance reporting and field reviews.Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 levelIn-depth knowledge and experience interpreting written policy, laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.Experience determining the applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) to projects or contracts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements, including preparing and maintaining supporting documentation.Significant experience managing, planning, coordinating, and scheduling complex, multi-craft projects using in-house personnel.Pay Range

• 129,150 - $163,764 Annually for the TSS.2 level
• 154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe 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#LI-HybridPosition InformationThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Our values - visit Site 300Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).Security ClearanceThis 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 TestExternal 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.Wireless and Medical DevicesPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.To learn more about recruitment scams: Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Reasonable AccommodationOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. California Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.Videos To Watch