Area Facilities Operations Manager

LLNL$183K — $224K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required for DOE Q-level security clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in technical field or equivalent experience in engineering or facilities management.
  • Proven experience in developing strategies for facilities operations and capital projects.
  • Expertise in maintenance and operation of large building systems within scientific institutions.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state safety and security policies.
  • Experience in project scope development and budget management.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills in facilities management.
  • Proficiency in leading and motivating teams to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and administrative leadership to facility managers and coordinators.
  • Develop and execute a five-year capital budget plan for facility renovations and modernization.
  • Manage complex predictive and preventative maintenance plans for facility systems.
  • Analyze data, prepare reports, and implement solutions for facility-related issues.
  • Advise management on prioritizing facilities investments and maintenance.
  • Develop performance specifications for facility system upgrades.
  • Oversee formal facilities work planning and control, including structural modifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • On-site fitness and wellness programs.
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 ).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet 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.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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