Facilities Project Manager

Berkeley Lab is hiring a Facilities Project Manager to lead small to medium-sized facilities and infrastructure projects—including maintenance, renovations, and new construction—within the Facilities Division. Reporting to the Operations Subcontractor Management Supervisor, this role manages projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.  This is a full-time 3 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee documentation, including work orders, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout procedures.
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage daily construction activities, including subcontractor oversight, compliance with codes and regulations, site inspections, permits, and issue resolution.
• Ensure safety compliance through planning, briefings, inspections, and documentation.
• Review plans for constructability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate with stakeholders such as Facilities Area Managers, EHS, and inspectors.
• Support process improvements and team procedures.
• May lead and mentor other Facilities Project Management Specialists on complex projects.

What is Required (Level 3):

• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Facilities/Project Management, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project and construction management, ideally in government, institutional, or industrial settings.
• A valid California Driver’s License (Real ID required).
• Expertise in planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk and subcontractor management, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes, local/state safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Familiarity with asbestos abatement (EPA & CAL OSHA), OSHA, NEC, UBC, Fire Code, and chemical/biological hazard regulations.
• Understanding of environmental laws (RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, AHERA) and DOE health/safety orders.
• Skilled in planning and executing multi-craft renovation and tenant improvement projects.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficient in interpreting technical specs, documentation, and project coordination tools.
• Excellent computer skills; able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and initiative under pressure.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Training, PMP Certification, and/or Construction Management Certificate.

What is Required (Level 4):

Same Requirements as Level 3 above and:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Facilities, Project Management, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant project and construction management experience, especially in government, institutional, or industrial settings.

Notes:

• This is a full-time 3 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
• The Facilities Project Manager position is expected to pay $135,000 - $153,000 annually, which fits into the full range of $107,364 - $181,200 for the job classification of G62.3.
• The Facilities Project Manager position is expected to pay $140,000 - $172,000 annually, which fits into the full range of  $124,884 - $210,732 for the job classification of G62.4.
• This position is 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.

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Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. In support of our rich community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.