Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Best-in-Class team within the Project Management Office (PMO). You will oversee and deliver a portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects of moderate to complex scope, ensuring safe, compliant, and successful project execution while managing all phases from planning through completion. The ideal candidate brings experience in construction project management, organizational and communication skills, and a passion for client satisfaction and safety.

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, demolition, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting‑edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

• Lead small, potentially complex construction and infrastructure projects, or work as a task lead on larger projects with limited supervision.
• Support day to day management of safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and field activities with limited guidance by senior PMs.
• Develop and maintain project scope, schedule, risk, and budget in alignment with approved processes, leading the preparation of estimates, change control actions, and monthly status reports, and supporting monitoring of earned value and cost performance.
• Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to customers and stakeholders with limited supervisor or senior PM oversight. Lead client interface activities and stakeholder meetings, escalating complex or sensitive issues when appropriate.
• Use independent judgment for the preparation and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan and other project documents. Ensure project files and records are updated and suitable for audit review.
• Identify internal and external stakeholders, understand their requirements, and ensure they are appropriately engaged in project planning and execution.
• Support client interface activities and stakeholder meetings. Occasionally escal… (continue as in original list)
• Participate in safety walkdowns, constructability and design reviews, and status meetings. Monitor contractor and project team adherence to LLNL safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow LLNL and PMO standard project management methodology across the project life cycle. Identify practical gaps or issues in project processes and tools based on day‑to‑day use and provide feedback to applicable group lead and/or functional area.
• Research, analyze, and resolve moderately complex issues in project scope and functional requirements. Recommend solutions using established project management practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead large, complex construction and infrastructure projects. Manage day‑to‑day safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and field activities with minimal guidance by supervisor.
• Lead and manage project teams to deliver projects on…