Weapons Infrastructure Construction Manager
Company: LLNL
Location: Livermore
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the
world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply
their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our
world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an
inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our
people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is
essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the
Laboratory's mission.
Pay Range
$136,500 - $175,272 Annually for the TSS.3 level
$163,740 - $210,288 Annually for the TSS.4 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline
only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting
starting pay including education, experience, the external labor
market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Weapons Infrastructure Construction
Manager. You will plan, manage, and execute equipment
recapitalization installation and facility modification projects to
support weapons infrastructure. The infrastructure projects are
needed to support capabilities such as the nuclear weapons program
in high explosives, warhead test and evaluation, physics
performance evaluation, and science, technology, and engineering.
This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division
(DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.
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.
In this role you will
- Manage projects focused on the installation and commissioning
of programmatic equipment and their supporting
utilities/facilities, such as ultraprecision machine tools or
inspection coordinate measuring machines, off the shelf equipment
such as thermal ovens or environmental chambers for high explosives
and/or unique custom program equipment..
- Support the Project Manager by enforcing and fulfilling the
requirements of the installation /construction subcontract. Manage
the work performed by contractors, vendors, and LLNL shops. Review
project documents and provide comments during the design phase
including constructability reviews.
- Ensure projects are performed safely with quality and in
accordance with project specific documents and specifications while
delivering on time and within budget.
- Prepare supporting health and safety documentation that is
aligned with the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) requirement and
participate in design and Management Prestart Reviews.
- Prepare startup commissioning plans, develop punch list items,
and conduct final inspection with stakeholders. Manage contractors,
execute work and report progress. Apply advanced technical
knowledge and methodologies to guide successful completion of
project and organizational goals.
- Serve as primary contact during the programmatic equipment
installations, facility modifications, and commissioning.
Coordinate with technical Subject Matter Experts (SME), facility
operations, Weapons Program, supply chain management (procurement),
and Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H). Collaborate with
mission support organizations in Operations and Business (O&B)
and Science, Technology and Engineering (ST&E) to direct
successful project execution.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job
responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level
- Manage multiple complex projects and budgets simultaneously.
Develop and implement rigorous construction management methods and
tools to ensure successful execution of infrastructure
projects.
- Use subject matter expertise in executing construction projects
including electrical installations using knowledge of NFPA 70E and
NEC Code, and mechanical installations using knowledge of
California, ICC (International Code Council), or equivalent
Plumbing/Mechanical Codes.
- Apply subject matter expertise, technical breadth, critical
thinking, and in-depth analysis to develop and implement a systems
approach and best practices for installation, construction, and
commissioning of programmatic equipment projects. Influence
technical direction by developing efficient processes to execute
projects. Implement solutions to highly complex engineering-related
problems.
- Act as a construction technical expert, working closely with
program managers and weapons equipment and facility portfolio
managers to ensure project execution meets approved cost, scope,
and schedule requirements. 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
related field, or the equivalent combination of education and
related experience.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the construction
manager role with experience in the installation of equipment,
supporting utilities, and facilities construction.
- Experience effectively managing equipment installation and
construction projects.
- Significant experience interpreting and applying local, state,
federal safety standards, codes, laws and regulations, environment,
safety, and health policies and procedures, and OSHA regulations to
each construction project.
- Ability to devise solutions to complex issues, to take
initiative to develop innovative solutions for successful project
execution, and to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to
effectively direct contractors, collaborate in a team environment,
and provide advice to management.
- Proficient computer skills using software which includes
Microsoft Office, MS Project, and construction project management
software such as Procore. Additional qualifications at the TSS.4
level
- Expert knowledge and experience to deliver infrastructure to
support technical capabilities integrating both scientific
equipment and facilities modernization.
- Significant experience in leading teams, overseeing, and
delivering multiple projects on budget and on schedule. Significant
experience managing multiple construction projects
concurrently.
- Significant experience producing and implementing solutions to
highly complex engineering-related problems.
- Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management and/or
external sponsors. Qualifications We Desire
- Master's degree or experience in engineering and/or special
certification in Construction Management (e.g., certified
construction manager under CMAA). ICC (International Code Council)
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspectors Certification.
- Significant experience with facilities construction. Advanced
knowledge and understanding of the construction manager role.
- Significant experience in the installation and commissioning of
scientific equipment.
- Experience working in the nuclear weapons program and with
Laboratory operations and business processes. Additional
Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and
external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit
https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
- Our core beliefs - visit
https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
- Employee engagement - visit
https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement 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.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be
required.
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practices:
- Never requires job applicants to pay an application/training
fee or submit personal documents like bank account details,
passport number, Social Security number, tax forms or credit card
information as part of the interview process.
- Involves at least one interview (virtual or in-person) and
never interviews job applicants through chat platforms such as
Google Hangouts, or via correspondence through text and instant
messaging systems.
- Only sends email communications to job applicants from domain
"@llnl.gov" or via their applicant tracking system,
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third-party vendors that will contact you about job opportunities.
If a recruiter contacts you to apply, you will always be directed
to our career page to apply through our career site.
- Encourages all applicants to visit LLNL's careers page at
www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers if they saw the job posting on
another site prior to applying to ensure the job posting is
accurate and valid.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We 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.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters
which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our 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 Notice
The 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.
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