Project Manager II (Projects and Construction Office)

Berkeley Lab’s Projects and Infrastructure Modernization Division has an opening for a Project Manager. 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. Work will be on issues in which analysis of various situations requires review of relevant factors, analysis and recommendations based on scope, complexity and operational needs. You will exercise judgment within range of procedures, practices and policies to determine appropriate action. You may manage more than one project simultaneously. You will coordinate and prepare project schedule and budget and is responsible for the development, preparation, and implementation of project plans. You are accountable for overall project deliverables and success.

This position may be filled at a higher level than posted depending on the selected candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities.

What You Will Do:

• Manage moderately complex and large-scale projects by co-leading/leading a team of Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Facilities staff and subcontractors.

• Provide 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.

• Serve as the technical lead in the solicitation and execution of the design and construction contracts.

• Work under little 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, 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.

• 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. Determine the budget for project costs.

• Responsible for organizational and project plans. Assist in project implementation and monitors performance to meet stakeholder requirements. Work with limited supervision. Decision may have an impact at the division level.  

• Collaborate with other project managers to establish plans and objectives related to PIM 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 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.

• Familiar with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and applicable DOE Orders for project management, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.

• Experience with and use of industry recognized computer project management software and managing projects with understanding and utilizing certified EVMS techniques.

• 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.  Ability to effectively interact, and communicate with a variety of project staff. Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-focus approach.  Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

• 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.

Notes:

• This is a full time career appointment.

• Classification (job level) will depend upon the applicant's level of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

• Salary is commensurate with 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.

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