Deputy Install Manager

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Deputy Install Manager to lead field construction activities at Fermilab in Lead, SD. The role focuses on supervising Construction Specialist staff, coordinating labor and materials, and ensuring adherence to contract specs and safety standards.

The position requires 10+ years in heavy industrial/construction environments or 15+ years with an associate degree, plus U.S. citizenship for federal security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
• OR Associate degree (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial construction experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract security requirements
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation to obtain DOE Q security clearance
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing are required

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Construction Specialist staff, including training, timecard approvals, and performance management
• Support hiring decisions, performance evaluations, and personnel actions including compensation and disciplinary processes
• Coordinate scope, labor requirements, materials, and execution strategy for construction work with project management
• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with contract specifications and quality standards
• Prepare cost estimates and validate subcontractor invoices; conduct final inspections
• Oversee subcontractor change requests and escalate impacts to leadership
• Monitor project schedules and address delays or conflicts with subcontractors
• Coordinate construction activities with active laboratory operations and site logistics
• Oversee ES&H compliance, OSHA standards, and hazard analyses
• Document corrective or disciplinary actions related to non-compliance
• Provide regular reporting on construction progress and risks
• Maintain accurate documentation across all construction activities
• Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Manage multiple workstreams in an active operational environment

Skills

Field leadership

Decision making

Documentation

Communication

Multitask management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate degree + 15+ years experience

Job description

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Deputy Install Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Fermilabin Lead, SD.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Construction Specialist staff, including training, timecard approvals, and performance management


• Support hiring decisions, performance evaluations, and personnel actions including compensation and disciplinary processes


• Partner with project management to define scope, labor requirements, materials, and execution strategy for construction work


• Coordinate procurement of materials and ensure accurate documentation of work in progress and completed activities


• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and applicable building codes


• Prepare cost estimates, validate subcontractor invoices, and conduct final acceptance inspections


• Review and negotiate subcontractor change requests; Escalate major impacts to project leadership as needed


• Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays, conflicts, or subcontractor performance issues


• Coordinate construction activities with active laboratory operations, including utility impacts, traffic control, and site logistics


• Oversee subcontractor compliance with ES&H requirements, OSHA standards, manufacturer specifications, and hazard analyses


• Ensure subcontractors execute proper planning and quality control processes from pre-job meetings through final acceptance


• Issue and document corrective or disciplinary actions related to non-compliance with technical, safety, or quality standards


• Provide regular reporting to project management on construction progress, risks, and field issues


• Maintain accurate and complete documentation across all construction activities


• Support operational needs, including additional duties as assigned


• Ensure all work is performed in full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations


• Skills and Attributes for Success:
  
  
  • Strong field leadership presence with the ability to hold subcontractors accountable
  
  
  • Confident decision-maker who can balance cost, schedule, and quality under pressure
  
  
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance
  
  
  • Effective communicator across trades, engineers, and project leadership
  
  
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an active, operational environment
  
  
  • Practical problem-solver who can anticipate issues before they impact the project
  
  

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience


• OR Associate degree (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial construction experience

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 to 15yearsof relevant experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)


• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.(required)


• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.(required)


• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

This position is onsite and requires regular presence in the field. Work may include coordination across active construction zones and operational laboratory environments.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.