Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division has an opening for a Project Manager to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will manage, coordinate, and administer a range of complex and competing projects from the conceptual phase through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, and close-out. You will be on issues in which analysis of various situations requires the review of relevant factors, analysis, and recommendations based on scope, complexity, and operational needs. You will exercise judgment within a range of procedures, practices, and policies to determine appropriate action. You will coordinate and prepare the projects schedule and budget and is responsible for the development, preparation, and implementation of project plans.

What You Will Do:

• Manage complex projects of moderate size while part of a project team of Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, other laboratory staff, and subcontractors as well as incorporating Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality input and direction as necessary to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, schedule and in accordance with specifications and requirements.
• Working under general supervision, coordinate project activities as part of a project team to work with Environment, Health and Safety input and oversight requirements to ensure accurate representation of the Laboratory on project matters with DOE/Berkeley Site Office, University of California Office of the President, the University of California and other external organizations to achieve customer needs. Coordinate client contacts, including regular correspondence with the clients, and maintain working relationships at all levels throughout the project.
• Coordinate and prepare the planning and development of the project scope, procedure, budget, and overall project schedule. Manage and control contractual commitments, project reviews, and report-outs to assure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the subcontract. Review and approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports. Prepare and manage the budget for project costs.
• Proactively seek out customer needs as they pertain to project management services. Develop a full understanding and accept ownership of those needs, seek relevant solutions which meet all requirements, and follow up to ensure that the customer is satisfied.
• Attend management planning and review meetings as needed.
• Ensure prompt close-out of projects and submission of final project reports.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Manage moderately complex and moderate to large-scale projects by leading a team of Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, other Facilities staff, and subcontractors as well as incorporating Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality input and direction as necessary to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, schedule and in accordance with specifications and requirements.
• Determine the planning and development of the requirements, project scope, procedure, budget, and overall project schedule. Manage and control contractual commitments, project reviews, and report-outs to assure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the subcontract. Review and approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports. Prepares the budget for project costs.
• Responsible for the development of project plans and project implementation. Monitors performance to meet stakeholder requirements. Works with limited supervision. Decisions may have an impact at the division level.
• Collaborate with other project managers to establish plans and objectives related to Projects and Infrastructure Management Division activities. Attend management planning meetings as needed.

What is Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or professional certification in Construction, Project Management or a related field or equivalent relevant experience and 2 to 5 years in construction project management with moderate performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting and/or a combination of education and experience. Experience with computerized project-tracking databases.
• Familiar with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and applicable DOE Orders for project management, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience working on and/or leading a diverse team that would include contractors and/or subcontractors on projects. Provide project staff with performance expectations, guidance, and training to ensure customers are provided with quality, comprehensive and effective services/deliverables. Ability to delegate assignments to project team members.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and schedules, developing project scope documents, and coordinating/managing project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.
• Knowledge and experience in planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Experience in proposal development, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Experience applying analytical and problem solving skills to routine and moderately complex problems. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, use sound judgment, and provide solutions to ensure results.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups and individuals. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to effectively interact with people at all levels, internal and external to the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-focus approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or professional certification in Construction, Project Management or a related field or equivalent relevant experience and a minimum of 5 years in construction facilities project management with moderate performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting or a combination of education and/or experience. Experience with computerized project-tracking databases.
• Experience leading a diverse team that would include contractors and/or subcontractors on projects. Provide project staff with performance expectations, guidance, and training to ensure customers are provided with quality, comprehensive and effective services/deliverables. Ability to delegate assignments to project team members.
• Proven experience developing and managing budgets and schedules, developing project scope documents, and coordinating/managing project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.
• Experience with and use of industry recognized computer project management software and managing projects with understanding and utilizing certified EVMS techniques.
• Proven planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent proposal development, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Experience applying analytical and problem solving skills to complex problems. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, use sound judgment, and provide solutions to ensure results.
• 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.
• This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
• 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.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Berkeley Lab. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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