Structural Systems Manager

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA seeks a Senior/Lead Structural Systems leader to direct the group, manage system engineering and owner duties for civil, structural, and architectural projects, and drive budgets and schedules. Design standards, risk reviews, and subcontractor oversight are part of the role.

PE license and PMP are preferred, with a high emphasis on safety and reliability. The role requires 10+ years of experience in project management of major construction and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience and strong management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Structural Systems group and provide direction to staff.
• Perform system engineering and owner duties for civil, structural, and architectural systems.
• Develop budgets, track expenses, and ensure timely invoicing and project completion.

Skills

Project management

Staff leadership

Civil/structural engineering

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

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At Jefferson Lab,you’llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $139,400 - $220,300 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

Lead the Structural Systems group by providing clear expectations and direction to staff for effective and efficient execution of work, and performance of System Engineer and System owner duties. Perform quality control reviews of staff work and project schedule oversight. Provide timely support and feedback to Lab customers. Develop budgets, track expenses for adherence to budget and ensure work is invoiced in a timely manner. Ensure subcontractor work is performed safely and at the quality standard identified in the contract documents. Ensure work is completed on time and within budget. Perform System Engineering and System Owner duties for select programs within civil, structural, and architectural systems to maintain reliable operations. Responsible for improving system reliability, system project backlog management, adherence to design standards, maintaining configuration control and performing or initiating appropriate studies. Develop and review Project Scope Documents as required. Participate or conduct condition assessments and prioritize work seeking cost effective solutions. Provide technical support to the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Department as required. Provide Design and Engineering Support with clear requirements for assigned projects and approved work orders. Manage Structural Systems group workload to ensure the Lab and Facilities priorities are met. Communicate impacts of unplanned projects and make recommendations on schedule changes to management. Continue development of design standards and details for use on projects, both internal and those prepared by an A-E. Conduct reviews of engineering documents to ensure requirements and Lab design standards are met. Review and confirm that clear, current, and complete policy, procedures, and processes are in place for the Structural Systems group to ensure staff have an efficient and compliant structure within which to operate. Recommend new or improved process/programs. Prepare required design drawings and specifications for incorporation into construction procurement packages. Designs are to be completed per project schedules approved by management. Provide quality control reviews of products provided by engineering consultant firms. Maintain current knowledge and use sound judgment and rational in making decisions and problem solving.

In this job you will:

• May act for the Facilities Engineering Manager in his/her absence.
• Lead and manage the Structural Systems group.
• Manage System Engineering and Owner duties for select programs within civil, structural and architectural systems to maintain reliable operations.
• Provide Design and Engineering Support with clear requirements for assigned projects and approved work orders.
• Review and confirm that clear, current, and complete policy, procedures, and processes are in place for the Structural Systems group.
• Provide engineering or architectural design support for assigned projects.

Lead - Supervisory - Management

• Responsible for the supervision, evaluation and training of all staff members assigned to the group which includes engineers and technicians.
• Responsible for budget and manpower estimates.
• Provides technical direction to internal Structural System Section staff and external contractors.
• Management activities include all actions necessary to insure appropriate, quality products are achieved and cost, schedule and all code, performance, safety and environmental objectives are met.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Experience

• Required: 10 or more years relevant experience
• Required: management experience including initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing processes as well as effective staff management and development skills
• Required: experience in the management of major construction projects ranging from $100K to greater than $1M.

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of effective project management practices and principles and proficiency in applying a disciplined approach to project management.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively, including employees in a wide array of occupation and educational backgrounds and to facilitate and lead meetings and work groups in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and industrial safety/environmental practices.
• Display high level of initiative and ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timelines.
• Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams.
• Able to write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and in a manner appropriate for the audience, facilitate the open exchange of information, and skillfully negotiates solutions with the customer, staff, subcontractors, and other agencies.

Additional Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License Civil or Structural or Registered Architect required within 1.5 yrs from hire.

Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) within 1.5 yrs from hire.

bout Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of big science and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

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