The expected hiring range for this position is:
$106,500.00-$151,300.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is based in Lead, South Dakota.
As an Install Schedule Manager for Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project you will manage the master schedule to support the installation of underground particle detectors at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. This project team will construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years.
This is a three-year term position with the possibility to extend two years at a time based on available project funding.
What your day-to-day as Install Schedule Manager at Fermilab will look like:
- Act as interface between project managers, engineering, installation operations, procurement and inventory control / logistics to assign work to various trades from electrical, mechanical, pipefitting/plumbing to HVAC consistent with the planning
- Utilize the planning process to assure compliance with internal & external stakeholders
- Generate daily/weekly/monthly schedule for installation to follow by aggregating information from the installation, engineering and services teams
- Facilitate daily/weekly/monthly meetings with multiple teams for workday planning to coordinate the different installation teams
- Assist in developing and reviewing the resource loaded work schedules
- Be part of a team that reviews work packages for both internal and external contractors
- Integrate Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) into work planning
- Review of sub-contractor schedules from the work packages for alignment with overall work schedule
- Ensure that the planned and scheduled work has the appropriate approvals for release
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce, and uphold Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
- Communicate material and personnel needs to installation managers, logistics manager and services manager
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 3+ years of engineering experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with stakeholders
- Possess basic project scheduling skills in developing specifications and documents for projects that involve concepts from inception to completion. Knowledge of project management and earned value management concepts preferred.
- Ability to use scheduling software, preferably MSProject or Primavera P6
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines
- Experience working in matrixed groups and teams on large projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting
- Experience with using a document management system
- Has the ability to use MS Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to use a computer for writing reports, and creating presentations
- Has the ability to work within a team multicultural atmosphere
- Physical Activity and Work Conditions
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Mental concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding, working underground
- Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally as required
- Able to work outside normal work hours as needed. Position is normally schedule for daytime M-F
- Must be able to possess a class C driver's license
Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Lead, SD project location.
Benefits/Perks:
- Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination. Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.
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What To Expect Next:
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