Construction Manager Coordinator

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Remote work

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Construction Management Coordinator to provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for subcontracted construction activities at LLNL. You will work with the PMO, Subcontract Technical Representatives, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient project delivery across critical infrastructure.

The role involves tracking requirements, supporting invoices, maintaining records, analyzing data, and preparing performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction or safety.
• Experience in construction and safety environment recommended.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced computer skills for project management software, spreadsheets, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction-related activities including schedules, safety, and meetings.
• Maintain construction logs, notes, and contractor documentation.
• Track approvals, deliverables, and milestones with follow-up actions.
• Provide planning and administrative support to Construction Managers.
• Prepare status reports and communicate project milestones to stakeholders.
• Support cost allocation and data collection for projects.

Skills

Advanced communication

Project coordination

Advanced computer skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AI tools

Drones

Job description

tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance, remote work

United States, California, Livermore

Aug 17, 2026

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

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.

Job Description

The Construction Management Coordinator provides technical, administrative, and coordination support for subcontracted construction activities affecting Laboratory structures, systems, components, and infrastructure. Working within LLNL's Project Management Office and in collaboration with Subcontract Technical Representatives, Construction Managers, Procurement, Accounts Payable, project teams, vendors, trades, users, and subcontractors, this position supports the execution and administration of the Mission-Driven Craft Agreement, Common Institutional Craft Support and other construction subcontracts.

Responsibilities include coordinating subcontractor activities, tracking project requirements and deliverables, supporting invoice and payment processes, maintaining accurate project records, analyzing project data, preparing performance reports, communicating construction status, and following up on action items. The position also supports process improvements and administrative oversight to promote safe, efficient, and reliable project delivery. While not independently responsible for managing subcontract performance, the coordinator provides the documentation, reporting, communication, and follow-through necessary to support successful construction projects across the Laboratory.

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week

You Will

• Coordinate 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 construction approvals, deliverables, action items, milestones, and due dates, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Provide planning recommendations and administrative support to Construction Managers.
• Attend project team meetings and report on strategic construction milestones, project status, risks, and outstanding actions.
• Facilitate communication among Construction Management, Project Management, vendors, trades, users, and support organizations.
• Use construction metrics and data collection to support reconciliation and allocation of project costs based on each project's schedule of values.
• Compile construction-related information for regular updates, summaries, audits, management reviews, and status reporting.
• Interact with team members, users, and managers to define end-to-end process goals for construction projects and document findings, requirements, and expectations.
• Work with the Construction Management Division Leader to analyze construction safety trends and develop metrics to measure division safety compliance and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the E01.3 Level

• Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret project data, including budgets, schedules, scope, costs, durations, safety trends, completion status, timekeeping, and closeout compliance.
• Develop specialized reports, dashboards, tracking tools, charts, presentations, and construction performance metrics for Division, Department, Directorate, and senior leadership.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies, independently address areas of concern, and coordinate follow-up with Construction Managers, Section Leaders, and Department Heads.
• Improve construction coordination workflows, business processes, reporting practices, and information flow.
• Annually review and update procedures, work instructions, and forms to ensure alignment with current operational and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant functional discipline or the equivalent combination of education and related construction and safety experience.
• Experience in a construction and safety environment.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Experience planning own work and prioritizing tasks.
• Advanced computer skills using related software for project management on-line software, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics necessary to develop and implement specialized reporting requests.
• Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications at the .3 level

• Demonstrated ability to ensure team performance, deliver assigned work, and achieve agreed-upon goals and milestones in alignment with project and division objectives.
• Experience researching, gathering, and analyzing information for complex reports, audits, and presentations, including synthesizing data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Experience implementing and working within an Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), including adherence to policies, procedures, risk controls, and continuous improvement processes.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee the delivery, quality, and completeness of assigned construction scopes; maintain compliance with plans and schedules; and identify and communicate issues that may affect safety, or schedule.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of construction projects, operations, terminology, and management software.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
• Experience using AI tools to support project coordination, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working at DOE facilities, with knowledge of applicable DOE requirements for quality control and procurement.
• Familiarity with LLNL's Integrated Safety Management System.
• Experience using drones and 3D scanning technologies for construction inspections, surveying, progress monitoring, and documentation.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data, along with familiarity with time-and-materials agreements, including tracking costs, labor hours, materials, and contract performance.

Pay Range

$95,820 - $140,712 Annually

$95,820 - $117,312 Annually (E01.2)

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually (E01.3)

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visithttps://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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