Area Facilities Operations Manager

LLNL$183K — $224K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required for obtaining a DOE Q-level security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience in engineering or facilities management.
  • Proven experience developing strategies for facilities operation and maintenance, especially for capital projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of building systems maintenance at large facilities.
  • Advanced understanding of federal and state safety and security regulations.
  • Experience in project scoping, scheduling, and budget management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in facilities and infrastructure management, with innovative thinking capabilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in mentoring and managing staff effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical and administrative teams, setting directions and ensuring proper training and performance management.
  • Develop and implement a strategic five-year capital budget plan for facility renovations and modernization.
  • Oversee management of complex facilities, ensuring effective predictive and preventative maintenance plans.
  • Analyze data and prepare reports, identifying issues and implementing actionable solutions.
  • Advise management on prioritizing facility investments to improve conditions and capabilities.
  • Develop performance specifications and recommend necessary resource investments for unique operational needs.
  • Manage formal facilities Work Planning and Control activities, including structural modifications and equipment upgrades.
  • Create and oversee emergency and business continuity plans, participating in after-hours support.

Benefits

  • Access to continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment fostering professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We have an opening for an Area Facilities Operation Manager to support the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate and/or other organizations, as needed. You will provide advanced technical expertise, management, and leadership for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of facilities, ranging from offices to highly specialized spaces including bioscience, chemical, and radiological laboratories, accelerators, and emergency response support. This position is in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) of the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department (IEOD) within the Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will
  • Provide high level technical and administrative leadership to facility managers and facility coordinators, including setting technical directions, determining staffing needs, ensuring training requirements are satisfied, managing performance and salary administration.
  • Lead area facility strategic planning efforts by developing and executing a five-year capital budget plan for extensive renovation and modernization, relocation of processes and people, efficient use of space, and new facility concepts.
  • Oversee and manage large and complex buildings and facilities, develop and implement complex predictive and preventative maintenance plans to ensure performance of facility systems to meet mission requirements.
  • Analyze moderately complex data; develop and review written reports; identify problems and implement solutions; and prepare and review Safety Basis Documentation and Facility Safety Plans.
  • Provide consultative expertise to management and tenant customers to prioritize facilities investments and maintenance in support of the long-term goal of continuously improving facilities condition and capabilities.
  • Develop criteria and performance specifications, identify, and recommend facility system upgrades and resource investments required to enhance programmatic mission deliverables and to meet unique operating requirements.
  • Oversee all formal facilities Work Planning and Control (WP&C) activities and champion projects, including facility structural modifications, equipment replacements and upgrades.
  • Develop, champion, and manage emergency and business continuity plans; participate in an off-hours Facility Management support rotation.
  • Conduct safety compliance audits, work observations, inspections, provide recommendations for correction (and prevention of recurrence) of non-compliance findings, and identify follow-up measures to ensure future compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical area or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience in engineering, facilities management, or operations.
  • Experience leading development of strategies related to facilities operations and maintenance, including conceptualization and formulation of capital projects (e.g., system modification, major construction or multiple, significant renovation and/or large renewal projects).
  • Expert technical knowledge of maintenance and operation of building systems at a large scientific, commercial, or industrial institution.
  • Significant experience and advanced knowledge in the application of federal and state safety and security policies and procedures.
  • Experience developing the scope of work, prioritizing activities, and ensuring work is completed within schedule and budget requirement.
  • Advanced conceptual, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills in facilities and infrastructure management, using sound judgment within broadly defined policies to develop solutions, including novel approaches and new methods.
  • Advanced experience leading, mentoring, evaluating, directing, and motivating staff to achieve organizational objectives and goals, as well as significant knowledge in leadership, management, and organizational development principles.
  • Expert written and verbal communication skills facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively communicate, present, explain, and advise senior management, stakeholders, and external sponsors.
  • Proficient with standard office software including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Qualifications We Desire
  • Certification in Facilities Management through International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), or similar certifying organization.

Pay Range
$183,420 - $224,568 Annually
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-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Site 300

Site 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).

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