Construction Manager

Job Responsibilities /Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating  The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow.  At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations and Closure (H2C) is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Tank Farm Projects (TFP) organization. The Construction Manager shall have a piping and/or mechanical background and will apply an extensive and diversified knowledge of Construction Management principles and practices in assignments and related work.

The specific duties of the Construction Manager will include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a fully competent construction manager in all conventional aspects of managing small to medium, non-stand-alone Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), capital improvement or facility/infrastructure upgrade projects from initiation through closeout in accordance with quality standards and requirements.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Manage fixed prices, time, and material contracts with a variety of subcontractors in multiple H2C facilities.
• Interface with other H2C organizations (ESH&Q, Procurement, Engineering, Operations) in the preparation, issuance, and performance of construction contracts for H2C.
• Perform routine field walk downs of construction sites and interface with subcontractor management.
• Manage the pre-construction activities and ensure coordination with deployed and matrix resources.
• Define the construction project objectives, background and expectations required for Constructability Review.
• Ensure that facility/site conditions effecting or potentially impacting risk the construction work are defined for the construction planning.
• May be tasked with off-site inspection of in process and/or completed piping assemblies prior to shipment to site.
• May lead Constructability Review Meeting for assigned construction project/tasks and define gaps and major risk areas.
• Support Procurement Specialist with pre-bid questions, answers, and request for proposal (RFP) addendum.
• Participate in resolving contract issues with Procurement Specialist prior to the awarding of contracts.
• Notify the Task Project Manager and Manager of Construction if unforeseen issues potentially impact the construction planning or project baseline.
• Participate in the technical proposal review team.
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represents the department in conferences to resolve important questions and coordinate work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones.
• Must take prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives and understand/identify issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrate interpolative thinking, utilizes advanced techniques, modifications,
  or extensions to practiced theories, and is generally seasoned technically.
• Comply with H2C policies and procedures.
• Ensure ISMS Principles are incorporated into organization's activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Grade 21:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering, or related field;
• Ten (10) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 22:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering, or related field;
• Twelve (12) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

• Experience in Department of Energy nuclear facility.
• Experience with…