Facility Manager l/ll

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We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

We have an opening for a Facility Manager l/ll. You will provide highly advanced technical and administrative direction of LLNL facility activities and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of on-site offices, shops, and scientific and research laboratories. You will be responsible for implementing work control in your assigned facilities, managing facility modifications, and maintaining facility safety documentation. This position is in the Facility Management Division within the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Provide advanced technical and administrative oversight and coordination of LLNL facility activities ensuring facility systems and associated equipment, including building automation systems, the facility heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems, fire protection systems, and alarm systems function reliably. 
• Maintain awareness of current and future critical tenant facility infrastructure needs. Anticipate facility infrastructure risks and create and implement plans to mitigate the risks. 
• Analyze moderately complex data to develop, review, and implement procedures and plans including safety basis documentation, change control forms, facility safety plans, work control documents, roof access plans, and facility project plans. 
• Ensure processes and procedures are in place to ensure that chemical and radioactive material inventories remain within facility authorization limits and are consistent with ES&H Manual and Laboratory requirements. 
• Oversee and evaluate activities performed in the facilities and concur on and release all work conducted in the facility to ensure the work is within the facility safety basis, that work conflicts are avoided, and hazards to occupants or to the facility are identified and controlled. 
• Lead regular Management Observations and Inspections (MOI) and walkthroughs, managing facility related deficiencies and issues to closure, report and/or take action on results, identify problems, plan projects to solve problems and implement solutions. 
• Provide daily direction to facility coordinators, facility logistics coordinators, and craft personnel to complete facility related activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Additional job responsibilities, at the 336.2 level

• Develop, champion, and manage complex facility repair and modification projects and report progress to senior management. 

• Direct and evaluate complex technical, infrastructure, or facilities projects and concur on and release all work conducted in the facility to ensure the work is within the facility safety basis, that work conflicts are avoided, and hazards to occupants or to the facility are identified and controlled. 

• Provide highly advanced technical direction to facility coordinators, facility logistics coordinators, and craft personnel to complete facility-related activities. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate technology or an equivalent combination of education and significant related experience in a relevant engineering or technology field and the ability to obtain the Facilities Management Certification.

• High level knowledge and advanced technical skills in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, building automation systems, architectural, and facility utility systems found in office, shop, and laboratory facilities. 

• Significant experience in facility management including facility maintenance, or facility operations and in-depth knowledge of interactions and interdependence of facility related systems and program operations /equipment. 

• Significant experience working independently as well as leading teams to accomplish strategic goals. 

• High level knowledge of ES&H policies and procedures as they apply to office, shop, and specialized hazardous facilities. 

• Experience using Mac or PC computer operating systems and related software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Demonstrated advanced organizational, decision making, and problem-solving skills. 

• Advanced customer service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with co-workers, facility tenants, managers, and service providers. 

Additional qualifications at the 336.2 level

• Extensive experience in facility management including facility maintenance, or facility operations and advanced level knowledge of interactions and interdependence of facility related systems and Program operations/equipment and Facilities Management Certification.
• Experience leading teams on technical efforts.
• Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures and techniques related to coordination/facilities management.

Desired Qualifications

• Facilities Management Certification from an accredited university or industry recognized association such as International Facility Management Association (IFMA) or Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).
• Advanced project management skills. 
• High level knowledge of work control practices at LLNL. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site. 

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LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.  For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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