Construction Manager

Berkeley Lab's Facilities Division seeks a Construction Manager to oversee and plan construction projects, ensuring alignment with the lab's mission. Reporting to the Facilities Operations Supervisor, the CM will manage contractors, assure safety and compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders for successful project completion.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure safety and compliance with policies, coordinate inspections, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Review work orders, manage requisitions and invoices, and conduct pre-job hazard briefings.
• Prepare safety documents and participate in daily meetings and job walks.
• Coordinate equipment access and permits while updating drawings and overseeing construction activities.
• Evaluate contractors, update work orders in CMMS, and maintain daily activity logs.
• Support procurement processes, manage permits, and perform inspections.
• Review schedules, estimates, and contract modifications for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as Subcontractor Technical Representative.

What is Required:

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facility Management, Engineering, or Business Management with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR 6 years of equivalent education/work experience.
• Proven track record in coordinating diverse demolition, remodeling, and new construction projects, preferably in complex government or industrial settings.
• Experience managing facilities and infrastructure projects, including maintenance planning and scheduling in industrial or laboratory facilities.
• Proficient in organizing project support and materials, making decisions aligned with organizational goals, and applying planning and scheduling principles effectively.
• Skilled in procedure development, work analysis, and collaborative problem-solving, with expertise in schedule management and time-based planning.
• Knowledgeable in state and local building codes, with expertise in plan checks and code compliance.
• Familiar with California Building Codes, asbestos abatement regulations, and fire codes.
• Understanding of biological and chemical hazards and construction safety standards.

In addition to the above, Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facility Management, Engineering, or Business Management with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR 9 years of equivalent education/work experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in CMMS or similar systems for work management.
• Extensive background in electrical and/or mechanical projects.
• Skilled in team management.

Notes:

• This is a full-time term appointment ending on September 30, 2025, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• The Construction Manager Level 2 is expected to pay $94,000 - $115,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $83,640 - $141,144 annually for the job classification of G62.2.
• The Construction Manager Level 3 is expected to pay $118,000 - $144,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $104,844 - $176,952 annually for the job classification of G62.3.
• Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• ·Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Learn About Us:

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship, which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive.

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