OverviewAt PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.
The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The Project Integration and Execution (PI&E) Division delivers mission-ready projects from concept inception through readiness and beneficial use in support of the forward-looking PNNL campus strategy, emerging research needs, and the ongoing investments in modernizing and maintaining PNNL’s existing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure. PI&E excels in actualizing projects that maximize safety, functionality, and reliability, while optimizing the efficiency, sustainability, and life-cycle operating costs of PNNL facility and infrastructure capabilities to enable a mission ready world-class research and development campus for the Department of Energy.
ResponsibilitiesPNNL seeks a Construction Manager (Level 3) to support construction and integration activities for complex mission projects, including work in and around nuclear and radiological facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong field construction management experience, working knowledge of quality requirements (including NQA-1 concepts as applicable), and the ability to coordinate contractors and stakeholders to execute work safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities to include:
- Working knowledge of quality assurance concepts applied to construction (including NQA-1 principles as required by project scope).
- Working knowledge of DOE/site requirements such as work control, ISM principles, radiological/industrial safety practices, and conduct of operations (as applicable to assigned work).
- Ability to coordinate schedules, cost impacts, and change documentation on multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate contractors, field crews, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting turnover packages, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
Construction Planning and Execution
- Plan and direct construction activities from mobilization through project turnover.
- Develop construction specifications, work control documents, execution strategies and sequencing plans.
- Coordinate outage planning, shutdowns, tie-ins, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Field Leadership
- Lead daily construction activities and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
- Conduct daily field walkthroughs.
- Resolve field issues, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between project management, engineering, operations, and craft personnel.
Safety Leadership
- Champion PNNL's Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles.
- Verify work is performed in accordance with approved work control documents.
- Participate in hazard analyses, pre-job briefings, and field observations.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
- Promote Human Performance Improvement (HPI) principles and continuous learning.
Schedule Management
- Coordinate construction activities to support the integrated project schedule.
- Monitor contractor progress against milestones.
- Identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans.
- Coordinate with project controls to update Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project schedules.
Cost Management
- Monitor field costs and productivity.
- Review contractor payment applications.
- Support change order development and evaluation.
- Identify cost impacts before they affect project budgets.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure construction complies with:
- Engineering design documents
- Applicable building codes
- DOE requirements
- Quality Assurance requirements
- Contract specifications
- Coordinate inspections, testing, punch lists, and project closeout.
- Support corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
Contract Administration
- Interpret contract requirements.
- Review Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Review contractor submittals.
- Evaluate field change requests.
- Document contractor performance.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate activities with:
- Engineering
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Radiological Control
- Industrial Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Procurement
- Project Controls
- Facility Management
- Communicate project status, risks, and construction impacts to leadership.
Risk Management
- Identify construction execution risks.
- Develop mitigation strategies.
- Resolve emergent field conditions.
- Support contingency planning for critical activities.
Commissioning and Turnover
- Coordinate startup and commissioning activities.
- Verify system testing is complete.
- Ensure turnover documentation is accurate.
- Transition of completed systems to Operations and Maintenance.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5+ years of construction leadership experience (e.g., foreman, superintendent, construction/field engineer, construction manager, etc.) -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3+ years of construction leadership experience -OR-
- Associates degree and 13+ years of construction experience with 10+ years of construction leadership experience -OR-
- High school diploma/GED and 15+ years construction experience with 10+ years of construction leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of quality assurance concepts applied to construction (including NQA-1 principles as required by project scope).
- Working knowledge of DOE/site requirements such as work control, ISM principles, radiological/industrial safety practices, and conduct of operations (as applicable to assigned work).
- Ability to coordinate schedules, cost impacts, and change documentation on multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate contractors, field crews, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting turnover packages, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOE security clearance and site access.
Broad understanding of construction crafts and field practices.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
Experience coordinating with union labor and subcontractors.
Knowledge of OSHA/WISHA safety standards.
Familiarity with ProCore or similar construction management software (submittals, RFIs, daily reports, turnover tracking).
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentOn-site presence required at PNNL facilities; occasional travel to project sites and vendor locations. May involve wearing PPE, working in controlled areas, and adhering to radiological and industrial safety procedures.
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
Testing Designated PositionThis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNLPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment OpportunityOur laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free WorkplacePNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility RequirementsAs a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory RequirementsPlease be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Notice to ApplicantsPNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $95,300.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $147,600.00/Yr.
