Project Manager for Facility Construction

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking Project Managers for Facility Construction to lead planning, design, and execution of complex construction and infrastructure projects at NIF&PS/LMF. You will manage cross‑functional teams and serve as the technical lead for internal clients and external contractors.

This on‑site role requires a clear track record in facility construction, cost/schedule control, and collaboration across engineering, ES&H, and operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting facility construction, infrastructure, retrofit, modernization, or installation projects.
• Knowledge of project delivery tools and construction contract approaches (design-build, design-bid-build).
• Experience developing or supporting project scope, cost, schedule, and risk plans.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Strong safety focus with knowledge of OSHA and environmental health requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, execution, and closeout of facility construction and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as primary technical and project contact for internal clients, contracting offices, and contractors.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to align execution strategy and safety with operations.
• Track baseline scope, cost, and schedule; manage variances using formal project methods.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure codes and LLNL standards are met.
• Provide guidance to project teams and translate requirements into executable plans.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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

We have multiple openings for Project Managers for Facility Construction to support projects within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) / Light Matter and Fusion (LMF) Directorate. NIF houses the world’s highest energy pulsed laser system and provides the scientific community with an unprecedented capability for studying materials at extreme pressures, temperatures, and densities. You will lead the planning, design, execution, and closeout of facility, utility, and construction projects that support NIF&PS / LMF operations and mission needs. These projects may range from moderately complex small-scale retrofits to large-scale new construction efforts in highly technical, industrial, laboratory, and clean room operating environments. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role, you will

• Operate under general direction with limited responsibility, adhere to established procedures, and use fundamental knowledge and standard techniques to solve problems and contribute to project milestone completion.
• Develop project requirements, technical scope, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and risk plans for facility construction and infrastructure projects supporting NIF&PS operations.
• Support the planning, design, execution, and completion of assigned construction projects, serving as the primary technical and project contact for internal clients, contracting offices, design engineers, construction managers, and external contractors.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), internal clients, and stakeholders to contribute to project and programmatic requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Partner with internal construction management and facility stakeholders during pre-construction and construction to support the alignment of execution strategy, safety, quality, and operational integration.
• Track project baseline scope, cost, and schedule; monitor variances; and apply project management methods and tools, including earned value management practices, as appropriate.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to ensure drawings and specifications meet applicable codes, LLNL standards, environmental requirements, and safety and health requirements.
• Support preparation of safety basis and work control documentation aligned with Integrated Safety Management principles and participate in project readiness and prestart activities, as required.
• Review contractor proposals and change requests for technical adequacy and scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Serve as the technical contact on assigned projects and lead multidisciplinary teams that may include architects, engineers, designers, ES&H professionals, operations personnel, procurement staff, and outside contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Responsibilities, At The SES.2 Level

• Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to support facility and infrastructure projects in operating mission environments.
• Organize and execute multiple projects or smaller portions of larger projects with defined scope and priorities.
• Develop new approaches, modify project strategies, and help define customer requirements that impact organizational operations and long-range infrastructure planning.
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced staff or project team members as appropriate.
• Contribute to broader infrastructure planning, prioritization, and execution strategies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience supporting facility construction, infrastructure, retrofit, modernization, or installation projects in technical, industrial, laboratory, or similarly regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of project delivery tools, project execution methods, and construction contract approaches, such as design-build and design-bid-build.
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, and products.
• Experience developing or supporting project scope, cost, schedule, and risk plans.
• Experience reviewing and developing technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Experience participating in design reviews and project reviews to help ensure technical, operational, and safety requirements are met.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with architects, engineers, technicians, designers, construction managers, and operations personnel.
• Strong record of promoting and implementing safe work practices, including knowledge of OSHA and environmental, safety, and health requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications, At The SES.2 Level

• Working knowledge of facility construction, infrastructure modernization, and project execution in operating technical or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience supporting multiple construction projects with responsibility for portions of cost, scope, schedule, or risk.
• Ability to help translate user, mission, and facility requirements into executable technical project plans and specifications.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and support recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications We Desire

• Ability to attain a Professional Engineer license, Architect registration, or equivalent certification in another state.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or related professional certification.
• Experience with construction in cleanroom, industrial, laboratory, or highly specialized research environments.
• Familiarity with California Building Code and Life Safety Code requirements, including OSHA and NFPA.
• Familiarity with national consensus standards such as NEC, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, and ASHRAE.
• Applied knowledge of sustainable design principles, including LEED principles or the ability to obtain certification.

Pay Range

$121,830 - $185,544 Annually

$121,830 - $154,500 Annually for the SES.1 level

$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. 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.

Additional Information

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://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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