Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Sr. Construction Manager
Career Level: Senior Manager
Job Specialty: Construction
What You'll Do
Manages the Construction Managers work group at Y-12 Construction. Assign projects to maintain a balanced work load, support dedicated project teams and align with Sr. Project Managers to greatest degree practical. Provide matrix management to all craft disciplines, Field Engineers, Subcontract Administrators, Subcontract Technical Representatives, Industrial Safety, RADCON, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, Project Controls, Security, and others involved in the construction phase of the project. May serve as Project Manager for all phases (conceptualization through testing and turnover) of selected projects as qualified and assigned. Executes all aspects of projects to maximize safety, security, mission delivery, cost efficiency, and quality. Provides input for continuous improvement of the management, processes, and decisions of the Construction organization. Provides day-to-day direction to Construction staff and overall planning and organization of total construction effort. Coordinates with YFO, Programs, Project Management, and Program Management. Monitors and evaluates construction cost, estimates, budgets, trends, and schedules. Reviews specifications and drawings for constructability. Participates in resolving major problems (e.g. staffing, material delivery, and subcontract administration). Coordinates with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Procurement, and Project Controls setting and maintaining priorities to keep project on schedule and within budget. Directs Construction Field Engineers, Superintendents, and STRs in overall field construction efforts, provides counseling and guidance, and assists with problem resolution / coordination as required. Reviews/approves estimates and project schedules, and participates in engineering, construction, and management review meetings. Oversees Y-12/Construction's safety program, security requirements, and housekeeping on the job site. Manages Construction’s Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process. Enters TOPIC events and acts as the Responsible Manager to lead investigations concerning Construction’s off-normal events. Manages Construction Occurrence reporting. Responsible for development and accomplishment of Program and Project Milestones for assigned projects. Requires broad and thorough technical/functional and management knowledge to resolve multi-discipline, multi-function, or process problems. Requires several years of progressive supervisory experience up to and including experience with coordinating various departments in a functional area with competing priorities. Has in-depth knowledge of Y-12 business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work. Implements company policies and makes recommendations on development of new policies. Implements safety programs, strives for a zero accident culture, and ensures strict adherence to federal and state safety codes. Administers Escort Agreements and Special Security Plans for uncleared construction craft and coordinates the activities with CNS Security. Additionally, develops and monitors the indirect budget for construction staff, craft, materials and subcontracts.Assists with managing monthly Construction Metrics. Assists with the development of Construction’s Annual Controlled Baseline (ACB) and communicates the ACB plan to the Construction organization and measures variances against the plan.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant supervisory/ management experience.
- OR 18 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. Minimum 5 years of relevant supervisory/ management experience.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of all phases of project development, especially construction relating to field activities, of all field engineering disciplines, all construction technologies, and project/construction management. Knowledge is acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or extensive work experience (minimum 18 years of relevant experience on projects including a minimum of 10 years of construction/project management experience on large scale ($50M+) DOE or commercial construction projects) leading to the thorough understanding of the knowledge described herein. Thorough knowledge of all phases of construction activities as relates to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, contract administration, and job-site management. Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment is required. Knowledge of Construction and Building Trades labor laws, issues resolution, and unionized labor is preferred. Knowledge of nuclear quality and commercial practice quality standards is required.
- Knowledge of Construction and Operations activities in Y-12 nuclear facilities is preferred
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
