What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking an experienced Manager for Department 4936 In-House Construction that can run a construction organization and build a predictable, transparent planning cadence which provides in-house construction services for small facilities projects, including work in high-security spaces.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a 6+ month look-ahead schedule, shaping and sequencing the work with partners and customers, and level-loading execution so the craft workforce remains productive and appropriately challenged throughout the year.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Provide leadership for in-house construction execution for small projects, including work planning, scheduling, field coordination, and delivery.
- Oversee the continual development and maintenance of a resource-loaded schedule with at least a 6-month look-ahead. Accountable for monitoring and reporting on adjustments to the plans as priorities and constraints change.
- Establish a scheduling and communication system that clearly communicates planned work to craft, planners, team leads, and stakeholders (e.g., quarterly outlook, 6-8 week rolling plan, weekly commitments).
- Strategically coordinate with partners/customers to align execution windows, resolve constraints, and maintain a healthy backlog to keep crews productively engaged year-round.
- Lead a workforce of approximately 66 reports including planners, team leads, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, laborers, and apprentices.
- Lead with compassion and respect, listening to concerns, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture where people feel valued and heard.
- Provide management and oversight for a represented craft workforce, addressing performance, engagement, and workforce needs while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Manage budgets related to labor and materials and/or project budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
- Promote safe work practices and compliance with construction safety requirements, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926, through planning, field presence, and reinforcement of safe behaviors.
- Participate in project execution team with peer managers (e.g., project management, design, construction management, portfolio management) to align scope, schedule, and resources.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.Salary Range$138,600 - $235,700
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field plus eight (8) or more years of directly related experience; Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of construction leadership experience leading supervisors/foremen/team leads and craft personnel (self-perform and/or subcontracted work).
- Experience in the following:
- Building and maintaining a resource-loaded schedule with at least a 6-month look-ahead, including coordinating execution windows with customers/stakeholders.
- Load-level work and manage backlog to keep crews productive year-round (balancing planned work and emergent work).
- Budget management experience (annual operating budget and/or project budgets), including forecasting and controlling labor/material/subcontract costs.
- Construction safety requirements, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926, with experience leading safe work planning and field execution.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Minimum of two years of demonstrated leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, negotiate priorities and execution windows, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts/constraints.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Implementing a formal scheduling and communication system (cadence, meetings, dashboards/reports) used by both craft and leadership.
- Leading a represented/union craft workforce and working in a collective bargaining environment.
- Executing work in high-security or otherwise highly regulated/high-compliance environments.
- Developing and executing a design/build or fast-track process that aligns design with construction in one integrated schedule.
- Knowledge of project controls practices such as estimating, production tracking, change control, and risk management.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM, PE, etc.).
- GB-98 General Building Contractor license in New Mexico.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our TeamIn-House Construction (Org. 4936) provides agile construction services for small projects, delivering general construction capabilities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related trades. The department continues to develop emerging specialties in secure and highly technical work environments, including SCIF's, STC door installations, communications infrastructure, and welding, further expanding our ability to meet evolving mission and facility needs.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
