Project Manager

Berkeley Lab's Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division is hiring a Project Manager. This position will manage, coordinate, and administer complex projects from the conceptual phase through close-out. The role involves simultaneously managing multiple projects with competing priorities, coordinating and preparing project schedules and budgets, developing, preparing, and implementing project plans, and meeting project cost, schedule, and safety goals.

Project Manager (Level 1) Responsibilities:

• Manage complex projects of moderate size within a project team that includes Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, lab staff, and subcontractors. Incorporate Environment, Health, & Safety, and Quality input to ensure project completion safely, on budget, on schedule, and meeting specifications.
• Coordinate project activities with Environment, Health, and Safety input and oversight. Represent the Laboratory on project matters with external organizations like Department of Energy (DOE)/Berkeley Site Office and the University of California. Maintain client relationships through regular correspondence and interactions.
• Prepare and coordinate project scope, procedures, budget, and schedule. Manage contractual commitments and project reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and subcontract terms. Approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports and manage the project budget.
• Proactively identify and address customer needs related to project management services. Ensure customer satisfaction with relevant solutions. Attend management planning and review meetings as needed. Ensure prompt project close-out and submission of final reports.

In addition to the above, Project Manager (Level 2) Responsibilities:

• Manage moderately complex and large-scale projects by leading a team of Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Facilities staff, and subcontractors, incorporating Environment, Health, & Safety, and Quality input to ensure safe project completion within budget, schedule, and specifications.
• Determine project requirements, scope, procedures, budget, and schedule. Manage contractual commitments and project reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and subcontract terms. Review and approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports, and prepare project budgets.
• Develop project plans and implement them, monitoring performance to meet stakeholder requirements. Work with limited supervision, making decisions that may impact the division.
• Collaborate with other project managers to set plans and objectives for the Projects and Infrastructure Management Division. Attend management planning meetings as needed.

What is Required:

Project Manager Level 1:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2+ years in construction project management, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Experience with computerized project-tracking databases.
• Familiar with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and DOE Orders for project management, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience leading diverse teams, including contractors and subcontractors, providing performance expectations, guidance, and training. Ability to delegate assignments.
• Experience in budget and schedule management, developing project scope documents, and coordinating project delivery.
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in proposal development, presentation, and client relations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach. 

In addition to the above, Project Manager Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in construction facilities project management, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Experience with computerized project-tracking databases.
• Experience leading diverse teams, including contractors and subcontractors, providing performance expectations, guidance, and training. Ability to delegate assignments.
• Proven experience in budget and schedule management, developing project scope documents, and coordinating project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.
• Experience with industry-recognized project management software and certified EVMS techniques.
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent proposal development, presentation, and client relationship skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid professional license obtained by written examination to practice Architecture/Engineering in the State of California.
• MS Project, Primavera, and/or other project management system experience.
• Project Management Certification (PMI).

Notes:

This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

• The Project Manager Level 1 position is expected to pay $122,000 - $136,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $108,384 - $182,940 annually for the job classification of Z20.1.
• The Project Manager Level 2 position is expected to pay $144,000 - $177,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $128,412- $216,672 annually for the job classification of Z20.2.
• 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.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (2.5 days/ week onsite) - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

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