Construction Manager - Transition and Disposition

LLNL•Livermore, CA

5d•$154,950 - $235,692•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex facility transition, decommissioning, and demolition (D&D) projects. The role manages projects from initial structural assessment through site remediation and closeout, working with nuclear safety experts, environmental scientists, federal oversight teams, and laboratory stakeholders. The Transition and Disposition Program addresses end-of-life structures to prepare the campus for future national security facilities and missions. The position provides advanced technical and administrative oversight for LLNL-led and subcontracted construction and D&D work affecting laboratory structures, systems, and components. It includes managing subcontracted projects and coordinating subcontractor construction activities across the laboratory. Full-time onsite presence is required. The position may be filled at either the TSS.3 or TSS.4 level, with additional responsibilities assigned at TSS.4. This is a career-indefinite position open to laboratory employees and external candidates.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management, an equivalent combination of education and experience, or certification as a construction manager under CMAA.
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 local, state, and federal safety standards, codes, laws, regulations, environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, and OSHA regulations to construction or demolition projects.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills to explain, present, and advise project personnel and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, computerized maintenance management systems, timekeeping systems, and construction project management software such as Procore.
At TSS.4, extensive experience managing multiple construction or demolition projects and budgets simultaneously, and producing and implementing solutions to highly complex engineering-related problems.
At TSS.4, subject matter expertise in construction and demolition methods, scheduling, materials, and codes, with extensive electrical installation experience and NFPA 70E and NEC code experience.
At TSS.4, experience monitoring or directing subordinate staff, teams, or workgroups, and ability to set technical direction, prioritize work, and resolve conflicting project requirements.
At TSS.4, experience managing hazardous, radioactive, mixed, and construction-and-demolition waste streams, including characterization, packaging, transportation, storage, and disposal interfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 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.
Extensive D&D experience in the DOE Complex.
DOE waste characterization and shipping experience.
HAZWOPER Emergency Response training.
AHERA Asbestos Supervisor qualification.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical and administrative direction, oversight, and solutions for complex LLNL construction and D&D projects and activities.
Resolve complex technical issues involving drawings, specifications, and construction data; evaluate alternatives, risks, and project impacts to develop practical, compliant solutions.
Monitor subcontractor safety programs for compliance with LLNS-approved safety requirements and approved field safety controls.
Monitor subcontractor schedules, proactively address time-critical issues, and coordinate or schedule hold-point and safety hold-point inspections.
Monitor and oversee subcontracted characterization efforts.
Develop project-specific logistics plans, including waste handling and storage areas, and coordinate waste shipping and disposal.
Direct procurement and delivery of government-furnished equipment and materials.
Review site-specific safety plans and job hazard analyses for compliance with laboratory safety policies, and coordinate reviews and approvals with LLNL Environment, Safety, and Health stakeholders.
Ensure subcontractor testing and commissioning plans meet subcontract requirements; coordinate and oversee commissioning and assemble project closeout documentation.
At TSS.4, create project-specific quality assurance plans and perform, coordinate, or direct quality assurance oversight of work in progress.
At TSS.4, facilitate, coordinate, and oversee complex lockout/tagout activities involving multiple construction-related hazards.
At TSS.4, review constructability and D&D plans, recommend solutions, and support preconstruction, pre-demolition, and weekly coordination meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
At TSS.4, represent LLNS as a subject matter expert for designated subcontract areas, implement decisions on construction or demolition matters, and process subcontractor documents, requests for information, and technical submittals.
At TSS.4, establish execution strategies for highly complex D&D work, including sequencing, logistics, hazard controls, waste disposition, and stakeholder interfaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.