Job Description
Manage construction projects and maintenance activities on multiple moderately complex multi-million dollar projects from conceptual design to completion with primary responsibility for safety, quality, schedule and cost
Manage a dedicated construction organization to ensure that project and maintenance activities are completed for the customer safely, on schedule, within budget and at the appropriate quality level.
Contacts supervisors daily to provide management direction and receive feedback.
Provide concise and accurate presentations to internal and external customers regarding construction status, including complex technical, organizational and financial issues.
Conduct considerably complex analysis of problems involving construction activities.
Develop innovative alternative action strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.
Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions and establishing priorities.
Ensure that construction efficiency is optimized by providing efficient construction input and involvement in projects throughout the conceptual design phases, construction, turnover and the completion phases of each project.
Manage established costs, schedule and technical baselines and provide effective management of project staff and matrix personnel to control baselines.
Manage professional and nonexempt employees to include career development, motivation, performance review and salary administration.
Foster a "team concept" when interfacing with Operations, the Department of Energy, other departments and divisions and attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings, provide reports, status construction activities and identify, address and resolve complex problems.
Requirements
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 13 - 15 years of practical experience in construction. In-depth knowledge of construction, cost and scheduling, subcontract administration and the ability to develop or evaluate construction strategies and techniques. An associate degree and 15 - 17 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 - 19 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and project planning the tactical level would be ideal, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction management and construction subcontracts.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
Preferred
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Multifaceted in all construction disciplines.
Working knowledge of CAD and/or SmartPlant software.
Experience with large construction projects and working with DOE/NNSA.
Compensation & Benefits
Listed Professional Hourly Rate Plus:
Insurance: Medical + Dental + Vision + Disability
401k: 4% point-for-point contribution match after six months of employment
Expense Reimbursement: Expense reimbursement is available for out-of-town candidates. Expenses are reimbursed per U.S. GSA FY 2026 per diem rates for Aiken/Greenville, South Carolina ($178/day)