ResponsibilitiesPNNL seeks a Construction Manager (Level 3) to support construction and integration activities for complex mission projects, including work in and around nuclear and radiological facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong field construction management experience, working knowledge of quality requirements (including NQA-1 concepts as applicable), and the ability to coordinate contractors and stakeholders to execute work safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities to include:
- Working knowledge of quality assurance concepts applied to construction (including NQA-1 principles as required by project scope).
- Working knowledge of DOE/site requirements such as work control, ISM principles, radiological/industrial safety practices, and conduct of operations (as applicable to assigned work).
- Ability to coordinate schedules, cost impacts, and change documentation on multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate contractors, field crews, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting turnover packages, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
Construction Planning and Execution
- Plan and direct construction activities from mobilization through project turnover.
- Develop construction specifications, work control documents, execution strategies and sequencing plans.
- Coordinate outage planning, shutdowns, tie-ins, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Field Leadership
- Lead daily construction activities and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
- Conduct daily field walkthroughs.
- Resolve field issues, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between project management, engineering, operations, and craft personnel.
Safety Leadership
- Champion PNNL's Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles.
- Verify work is performed in accordance with approved work control documents.
- Participate in hazard analyses, pre-job briefings, and field observations.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
- Promote Human Performance Improvement (HPI) principles and continuous learning.
Schedule Management
- Coordinate construction activities to support the integrated project schedule.
- Monitor contractor progress against milestones.
- Identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans.
- Coordinate with project controls to update Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project schedules.
Cost Management
- Monitor field costs and productivity.
- Review contractor payment applications.
- Support change order development and evaluation.
- Identify cost impacts before they affect project budgets.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure construction complies with:
- Engineering design documents
- Applicable building codes
- DOE requirements
- Quality Assurance requirements
- Contract specifications
- Coordinate inspections, testing, punch lists, and project closeout.
- Support corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
Contract Administration
- Interpret contract requirements.
- Review Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Review contractor submittals.
- Evaluate field change requests.
- Document contractor performance.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate activities with:
- Engineering
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Radiological Control
- Industrial Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Procurement
- Project Controls
- Facility Management
- Communicate project status, risks, and construction impacts to leadership.
Risk Management
- Identify construction execution risks.
- Develop mitigation strategies.
- Resolve emergent field conditions.
- Support contingency planning for critical activities.
Commissioning and Turnover
- Coordinate startup and commissioning activities.
- Verify system testing is complete.
- Ensure turnover documentation is accurate.
- Transition of completed systems to Operations and Maintenance.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5+ years of construction leadership experience (e.g., foreman, superintendent, construction/field engineer, construction manager, etc.) -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3+ years of construction leadership experience -OR-
- Associates degree and 13+ years of construction experience with 10+ years of construction leadership experience -OR-
- High school diploma/GED and 15+ years construction experience with 10+ years of construction leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of quality assurance concepts applied to construction (including NQA-1 principles as required by project scope).
- Working knowledge of DOE/site requirements such as work control, ISM principles, radiological/industrial safety practices, and conduct of operations (as applicable to assigned work).
- Ability to coordinate schedules, cost impacts, and change documentation on multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate contractors, field crews, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting turnover packages, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOE security clearance and site access.
- Broad understanding of construction crafts and field practices.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
- Experience coordinating with union labor and subcontractors.
- Knowledge of OSHA/WISHA safety standards.
- Familiarity with ProCore or similar construction management software (submittals, RFIs, daily reports, turnover tracking).
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentOn-site presence required at PNNL facilities; occasional travel to project sites and vendor locations. May involve wearing PPE, working in controlled areas, and adhering to radiological and industrial safety procedures.
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
