Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Strategy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

On-site amenities

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Director of Facilities & Infrastructure Strategy. The role leads development of infrastructure strategy, investment profiling, and property/space management to support ORNL's mission.

The successful candidate will engage with senior leadership, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive long-range capital planning, ensuring alignment with safety and campus strategy objectives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
• 12+ years in facilities planning, infrastructure strategy, or related functions.
• 5+ years of relevant management experience.
• Translate capability gaps into prioritized actions and investment recommendations.
• Experience with long-range investment profiles and campus strategy materials.
• Engage with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mission Readiness process with Directorate Leadership and senior staff.
• Identify and categorize infrastructure capability gaps and priorities.
• Develop a structured methodology to prioritize actions and investments.
• Analyze and prioritize gaps to support Lab Agenda and mission needs.
• Develop campus strategy objectives and a 10-year investment profile.
• Oversee space management, real property assets, and related planning.
• Coordinate with planning offices and project management teams.
• Ensure safe operations per SBMS and ES&H requirements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Facilities planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

MS Degree in Engineering/Planning

Tools

PMP

AICP

SBMS

Job description

The Facilities and Operations Directorate (F&O) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Facilities & Infrastructure Strategy. This position will lead the development of facilities and utilities infrastructure strategy at ORNL, facilitate infrastructure investment prioritization decisions, and identify critical capability gaps using the Mission Readiness process. This position will develop planned infrastructure investment profiles, as well as oversee the complimentary areas of real property asset management and space management. The successful candidate will work closely with Directorate leadership, mission support organizations, Executive Leadership, Business Services, the Office of Institutional Planning and Performance Management, and LMD planning, design, and project management teams to develop prioritized infrastructure actions, campus strategy objectives, the Annual Lab Plan Section 6, and a 10-year facilities and infrastructure investment profile. The position leads all aspects of facilities planning and management, including space management, real-property management, infrastructure condition assessments, and site use planning. This position reports directly to the Facilities & Operations (F&O) Director.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the Mission Readiness process, including planning, facilitating, and documenting quarterly meetings with Directorate Leadership, Chief Operations Officers, and Associate Lab Directors.
• Identify, collect, analyze, and organize Directorate infrastructure capability gaps and categorize them into strategic, critical, and priority categories.
• Develop and maintain a structured methodology for prioritizing infrastructure capability gaps and recommended actions.
• Analyze and prioritize infrastructure capability gaps and recommended actions to support the Lab Agenda, science initiatives, mission needs, and campus strategy.
• Develop campus strategy objectives for Leadership review and approval.
• Develop and maintain a 10-year facilities and infrastructure investment profile for Leadership review and approval.
• Develop the Annual Lab Plan Section 6 and associated 10-year Investment Profile inputs.
• Assist Leadership with preparation of the Annual Lab Plan Campus Strategy presentation and related briefings.
• Provide input to the capital planning process and preparation of the Lab Agenda by evaluating project options and defining project scope in support of business objectives.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects, operational requirements, infrastructure conditions, and mission needs of ORNL facilities being supported.
• Interface effectively with the Office of Institutional Planning and Performance Management, Business Services, Chief Operations Officers, Executive Leadership, and the LMD Estimating, Design, and Project Management teams.
• Perform work and make decisions within established ORNL policies, procedures, and guidelines, including applicable Standards-Based Management System (SBMS) requirements.
• Act to ensure safe and effective operations, including ceasing work activity and/or issuing a Stop Work Order if an imminent ES&H danger exists.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
• Responsible oversight for the following functional areas:
• Space Management Team (SMT), responsible for programmatic leadership for the Lab’s near-term and mid-term space strategies, and execution of strategic space projects supporting space management strategies, including space renovations, furniture design and installation, and personnel moves.
• Real Property Asset Management, responsible for handling managing facility related information in accordance with FIMS reporting requirements
• Site Use Planning, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Sitewide Master Plan as committee chair for all requests for use of space and/or operational interface points outside the building footprint.
• Infrastructure Condition Assessments.
• Other related duties include:
• Point of contact for integration of facilities strategy with other prime contractors executing work on the ORNL campus.
• Owner of the Facilities, Infrastructure, Renovation, & Equipment (FIRE) data repository utilized by all directorates to document and prioritize infrastructure needs.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical or planning discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in facilities planning, infrastructure strategy, capital planning, campus planning, project planning, engineering, operations, or related mission-support functions.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant prior management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex facilities and infrastructure needs and translate capability gaps into prioritized actions and investment recommendations.
• Experience developing or supporting long-range investment profiles, campus strategy materials, annual planning inputs, capital planning documents, or similar strategic planning deliverables.
• Ability to engage, facilitate, and coordinate with senior leaders, technical staff, operations personnel, business partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefings, planning documents, presentations, and leadership decision materials.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of facilities and infrastructure and connect them to research mission needs, business objectives, safety requirements, and campus strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions within established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a DOE national laboratory, federal research facility, university research campus, or other complex science and technology environment.
• Knowledge of DOE, ORNL, or federal capital planning processes, including Annual Lab Plan inputs, Lab Agenda development, mission readiness planning, and infrastructure investment planning.
• MS Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as PMP, AICP, PE, RA, or other relevant planning, engineering, or project management credential.
• Experience with space planning, facility condition assessments, infrastructure gap analysis, portfolio planning, or strategic campus planning.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.