Associate Construction Manager

Qualifications

• We Desire
• Knowledge of construction management software and online project management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting time-and-materials agreements, including tracking labor hours, materials, costs, and contract performance.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change management, procurement, project closeout, and construction documentation.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, trades, or contract labor.
• Experience supporting construction projects in industrial, laboratory, institutional, or government facilities.
• Experience working at DOE facilities or knowledge of applicable DOE requirements.
• Familiarity with LLNL’s Integrated Safety Management System.
• Experience using construction metrics, dashboards, or other reporting tools.
• Experience with drones, 3D scanning, building information modeling, or other technologies used for construction inspections and progress documentation.
• Pay Range
• $107,610 - $136,500 Annually
• This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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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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• 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.
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business management, or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in construction, facilities, engineering, project management, or safety and environment support.
• Basic knowledge of construction projects, operations, terminology, methods, materials, and applicable codes.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, including OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and related technical documents.
• Experience gathering, tracking, compiling, and communicating project information, including budget, schedule, scope, cost, duration, and completion status.
• Ability to organize and prioritize routine assigned tasks to meet established deadlines Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and project stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and document concerns, follow established escalation processes, and seek direction on issues requiring additional review. Computer skills using project management software, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, and related applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow established procedures and instructions.