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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 an opening for an Associate Construction Manager in the Project Management Office. Working under direction and established procedures, you will provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for assigned construction activities affecting Laboratory structures, systems, components, and infrastructure. You will collaborate with Senior Construction Managers, project managers, design teams, Subcontract Technical Representatives, Procurement, Accounts Payable, facility operators, vendors, trades, users, subcontractors, and Environment, Safety, and Health personnel to support safe, compliant, timely, and quality construction execution.

This role provides technical, administrative, and coordination support to a Senior Construction Manager and project teams. The Associate Construction Manager maintains project records; tracks assigned requirements, actions, and due dates; communicates status; and completes assigned follow-up activities. You will exercise limited independent judgment, within established procedures and promptly seek direction on complex or non-routine issues, and remain accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of assigned work. Limited mentoring or task assistance may be provided when assigned.

The Senior Construction Manager retains accountability and decision-making authority for project scope, subcontractor direction, safety, cost, schedule, quality, and overall construction execution.

The Project Management Office provides engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services to support LLNL’s research and development missions in defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and other areas. PMO provides cradle-to-grave infrastructure services with a focus on safety, collaboration, and reliable project delivery.

You Will

• Provide administrative and technical support for assigned construction-related activities , including EAM, badging, security escorts, Facility Activity Schedules, third-party inspector releases, OAC meetings, safety, quality, and other construction-phase meetings.
• Maintain construction logs, meeting notes, status materials, supporting records, and documentation related to the issuance and closure of third-party resources for support contracts.
• Track required safety and quality documentation, meeting actions, and follow-up items; promptly report missing, incomplete, overdue, or concerning items to the Senior Construction Manager.
• Assist the Senior Construction Manager and integrated safety team with coordination and documentation for high-risk construction activities. Track construction approvals, deliverables, action items, milestones, and due dates, and elevate overdue, unresolved, or non-routine matters to the Senior Construction Manager for direction.
• Attend project team meetings and report on construction milestones, project status, risks, and outstanding actions in support of the Senior Construction Manager. Facilitate communication among Construction Management, Project Management, vendors, trades, users, and support organizations.
• Compile project-related information for regular updates, summaries, audits, management reviews, and status reporting.
• Gather and document stakeholder inputs, construction-related requirements, findings, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business management, or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in construction, facilities, engineering, project management, or safety and environment support.
• Basic knowledge of construction projects, operations, terminology, methods, materials, and applicable codes.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, including OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and related technical documents.
• Experience gathering, tracking, compiling, and communicating project information, including budget, schedule, scope, cost, duration, and completion status.
• Ability to organize and prioritize routine assigned tasks to meet established deadlines Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and project stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and document concerns, follow established escalation processes, and seek direction on issues requiring additional review. Computer skills using project management software, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, and related applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow established procedures and instructions.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of construction management software and online project management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting time-and-materials agreements, including tracking labor hours, materials, costs, and contract performance.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change management, procurement, project closeout, and construction documentation.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, trades, or contract labor.
• Experience supporting construction projects in industrial, laboratory, institutional, or government facilities.
• Experience working at DOE facilities or knowledge of applicable DOE requirements.
• Familiarity with LLNL’s Integrated Safety Management System.
• Experience using construction metrics, dashboards, or other reporting tools.
• Experience with drones, 3D scanning, building information modeling, or other technologies used for construction inspections and progress documentation.

Pay Range

$107,610 - $136,500 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including 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.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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