Facilities Project Manager

Berkeley Lab is hiring a Facilities Project Manager to oversee small to medium-sized maintenance, renovation, and construction projects. Reporting to the Operations Subcontractor Management Supervisor, this role manages projects from start to finish, ensuring safety compliance and coordination with stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee facilities projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that meets quality standards. 
• Developing and managing project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Handle documentation (work orders, RFIs, submittals, change orders, closeouts).
• Lead meetings and coordinating communication with teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, including selection and technical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, environmental standards, and LBNL/DOE policies.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and safety briefings.
• Coordinate permits, access, shutdowns, and schedules.
• Resolve construction issues and verify progress for payment.
• Ensure safety compliance through documentation, inspections, and daily reporting.
• Review project plans for constructability, operability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate with stakeholders and contribute to process improvements.
• May lead other Project Management Specialists and oversee 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.
• Valid California Driver’s License required (Real ID required) .
• Strong project management skills: planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk, subcontractor, quality, and safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of California Building Codes, OSHA, NEC, Fire Code, and environmental/safety regulations (e.g., RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, AHERA, DOE Orders).
• Familiarity with asbestos abatement, biological/chemical hazards, and safety standards.
• Skilled in reviewing plans for code compliance and constructability.
• Experienced in coordinating multi-trade renovation and tenant improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership, client service, and communication skills.
• Ability to write/interpret specifications and technical documents.
• Proficient in computer-based project tracking and reporting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Training.
• Project Management Professional Certificate or equivalent.
• Construction Management Certificate or equivalent.

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 career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• 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.