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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have multiple openings for Project Managers for Facility Construction within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. NIF houses the world’s highest energy pulsed laser system and provides the scientific community with an unprecedented capability for studying materials at extreme pressures, temperatures, and densities.  You will lead the planning, design, execution, and closeout of facility, utility, and construction projects that support NIF&PS operations and mission needs. These projects may range from complex small-scale retrofits to large-scale new construction efforts in highly technical, industrial, laboratory, and cleanroom operating environments. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role, you will

• Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and support organizational goals.
• Develop project requirements, technical scope, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and risk plans for facility construction and infrastructure projects supporting NIF&PS operations.
• Lead and manage the planning, design, execution, and completion of assigned construction projects, serving as the primary technical and project contact for internal clients, contracting offices, design engineers, construction managers, and external contractors.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), internal clients, and stakeholders to define project and programmatic requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Partner with internal construction management and facility stakeholders during pre-construction and construction to align execution strategy, safety, quality, and operational integration. Conduct formal risk analyses to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, including intangible or programmatically sensitive factors.
• Manage project baseline scope, cost, and schedule; monitor variances; and apply project management methods and tools, including earned value management practices, to support successful execution.
• Oversee design, constructability, and technical reviews to ensure drawings and specifications meet applicable codes, LLNL standards, environmental requirements, and safety and health requirements. Ensure required building, work, and construction permits can be obtained.
• Support preparation of safety basis and work control documentation aligned with Integrated Safety Management principles and participate in project readiness and prestart activities, as required.
• Review contractor proposals and change requests for technical adequacy and scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Serve as the primary technical contact on assigned projects and lead multidisciplinary teams that may include architects, engineers, designers, ES&H professionals, operations personnel, procurement staff, and outside contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.4 level

• Apply subject matter expertise, technical breadth, and in-depth analysis to develop and implement project strategies for highly complex facility and infrastructure projects in operating mission environments.
• Independently lead, organize, and execute multiple complex construction projects simultaneously, including projects that may not be well defined at initiation and require resolution of competing priorities and evolving technical requirements.
• Act as a technical expert and strategic resource for major construction and infrastructure efforts supporting NIF&PS mission capabilities.
• Develop new approaches, modify project strategies, and help define customer requirements that impact organizational operations and long-range infrastructure planning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other project engineers or project managers, as appropriate.
• Contribute to broader infrastructure planning, prioritization, and execution strategies within the organization.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Significant experience managing facility construction, infrastructure, retrofit, modernization, or installation projects in technical, industrial, laboratory, Research and Development (R&D), or similar highly regulated environments.
• Significant knowledge of project delivery tools, project execution methods, and construction contract approaches, such as design-build and design-bid-build.
• Significant knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, and products.
• Significant experience developing project scope, cost, schedule, and risk plans and successfully managing multiple project priorities.
• Experience reviewing and developing technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Significant experience performing and leading design reviews and project reviews to ensure technical, operational, and safety requirements are met.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with architects, engineers, technicians, designers, construction managers, and operations personnel.
• Strong record of promoting and implementing safe work practices, including knowledge of OSHA and environmental, safety, and health requirements.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Experience managing, organizing, directing, and monitoring schedule and budgets for multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to reprioritize and document requirement changes due to programmatic direction depending on emergent requests.

Additional qualifications, at the SES.4 level

• Subject matter expert knowledge in facility construction, infrastructure modernization, and project execution within operating technical or mission-critical facilities.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering multiple complex construction projects with responsibility for cost, scope, schedule, and risk.
• Extensive experience translating user, mission, and facility requirements into executable technical project plans and specifications.
• Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative project strategies, modify approaches, and influence organizational direction in support of long-range infrastructure goals.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in an applicable engineering or construction-related field.
• California Professional Engineer license, Architect registration, or equivalent certification in another state.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or related professional certification.
• Experience with construction in cleanroom, industrial, laboratory, or highly specialized research environments.
• Familiarity with California Building Code and Life Safety Code requirements, including OSHA and NFPA.
• Familiarity with national consensus standards such as NEC, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, and ASHRAE.
• Applied knowledge of sustainable design principles, including LEED principles, certification, or the ability to obtain certification.

Pay Range

$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level

$210.630 - $267,060 Annually for the SES.4 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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