Project Manager for Facility Construction

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We have multiple openings for Project Managers for Facility Construction within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. NIF houses the world's highest energy pulsed laser system and provides the scientific community with an unprecedented capability for studying materials at extreme pressures, temperatures, and densities. You will lead the planning, design, execution, and closeout of facility, utility, and construction projects that support NIF&PS operations and mission needs. These projects may range from complex small-scale retrofits to large-scale new construction efforts in highly technical, industrial, laboratory, and cleanroom operating environments. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate. 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. In this role, you will Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and support organizational goals. Develop project requirements, technical scope, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and risk plans for facility construction and infrastructure projects supporting NIF&PS operations. Lead and manage the planning, design, execution, and completion of assigned construction projects, serving as the primary technical and project contact for internal clients, contracting offices, design engineers, construction managers, and external contractors. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), internal clients, and stakeholders to define project and programmatic requirements and ensure successful project delivery. Partner with internal construction management and facility stakeholders during pre-construction and construction to align execution strategy, safety, quality, and operational integration. Conduct formal risk analyses to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, including intangible or programmatically sensitive factors. Manage project baseline scope, cost, and schedule; monitor variances; and apply project management methods and tools, including earned value management practices, to support successful execution. Oversee design, constructability, and technical reviews to ensure drawings and specifications meet applicable codes, LLNL standards, environmental requirements, and safety and health requirements. Ensure required building, work, and construction permits can be obtained. Support preparation of safety basis and work control documentation aligned with Integrated Safety Management principles and participate in project readiness and prestart activities, as required. Review contractor proposals and change requests for technical adequacy and scope, schedule, and cost impacts. Serve as the primary technical contact on assigned projects and lead multidisciplinary teams that may include architects, engineers, designers, ES&H professionals, operations personnel, procurement staff, and outside contractors. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.4 level Apply subject matter expertise, technical breadth, and in-depth analysis to develop and implement project strategies for highly complex facility and infrastructure projects in operating mission environments. Independently lead, organize, and execute multiple complex construction projects simultaneously, including projects that may not be well defined at initiation and require resolution of competing priorities and evolving technical requirements. Act as a technical expert and strategic resource for major construction and infrastructure efforts supporting NIF&PS mission capabilities. Develop new approaches, modify project strategies, and help define customer requirements that impact organizational operations and long-range infrastructure planning. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other project engineers or project managers, as appropriate. Contribute to broader infrastructure planning, prioritization, and execution strategies within the organization. Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. Significant experience managing facility construction, infrastructure, retrofit, modernization, or installation projects in technical, industrial, laboratory, Research and Development (R&D), or similar highly regulated environments. Significant knowledge

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