Construction Superintendent

We are seeking a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 to lead construction projects while supporting critical mission objectives. This position will be responsible for leading projects valued at $500,000 or less and providing oversight to Superintendent 2 personnel as necessary.

The selected candidate will provide project and construction leadership, manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and technical performance, and ensure projects are executed successfully.

• Lead construction projects valued at $500,000 or less
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• Provide oversight and direction to Superintendent 2 personnel as necessary.
• Organize, direct, and control project teams, including:
  • Project progress
  • Resource allocation
• Manage construction projects, including:
  • Project scope
  • Schedule
  • Budget
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Lead constructability reviews and evaluate potential impacts to construction cost and schedule.
• Support all phases and complexity levels of:
  • Construction projects
  • Facility upgrades
  • Renovations
  • Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D)

May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for:

• Planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling project or subproject costs.
• Managing schedule and technical performance.
• Serving as a point of contact for project controls.
• Ensuring work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform the work.
• Performing variance analysis reviews.
• Determining the cause and effect of schedule or cost variances.
• Developing achievable corrective action plans.
• Presenting project management:
  • Performance plans
  • Status updates
  • Trends
  • Issues
• To federal sponsors as required.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Recommend risk acceptance or avoidance strategies for all aspects of a project.
• Initiate investigations of abnormal events, incidents, and/or accidents.
• Identify root causes and assist with implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify problem areas and investigate alternative solutions.
• Develop recovery plans and paths forward.
• Determine appropriate actions for problems affecting maintenance programs.

• Apply extensive knowledge of facility maintenance and construction management, including:
  • Systems engineering design and maintenance
  • Safety and authorization basis
  • Work control
  • Facility control systems
• Understand and interpret:
  • Physical documents
  • Mechanical documents
  • Electrical documents
  • Drawings
  • Schematics

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical advice regarding:
  • Health
  • Safety
• Apply extensive knowledge of:
  • Safety practices
  • Operating configurations
  • Lockout/Tagout policies and procedures

• Apply extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades.
• Promote an open communication environment that supports mutual trust and teamwork.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective customer relationships.
• Interface with:
  • Program management
  • Project management
  • Line management
  • Senior leadership
  • Project stakeholders
  • Regulatory representatives
• Develop clear and executable action plans to address project issues and needs.
• Report project status to senior-level management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports.

• Utilize and manage computerized work management systems.
• Maintain and track project and job activities.
• Coordinate materials and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.

Position typically requires:

• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline
• OR
  • Specialized coursework in project management
• AND
  • Ten (10) years of work experience, including 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Procurement
  • Construction
• OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides a thorough understanding of the required knowledge and responsibilities.

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Advanced experience managing construction projects.
• Advanced experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Advanced knowledge of construction projects, upgrades, renovations, and D&D.
• Extensive experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements involving construction trades.
• Strong understanding of construction hazards and safety practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting project status and technical information to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage computerized work management systems.

• Nuclear experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, including:
  • Days
  • Nights

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