Construction Project Manager

Overview:    

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a senior Construction Field Engineer overseeing construction activities of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Second Target Station (STS)—a major Department of Energy project valued at approximately $2 billion. This role is part of the Conventional Facilities (CF) STS Project team. 

The STS will expand capabilities at ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), enabling cutting-edge neutron scattering research across a wide range of materials. The project includes construction of multiple new facilities: the Target & Instrument Building, Ring to Second Target Tunnel (RTST), and Central Services/Utilities Building (CSB). Design is led by an external Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firm, with construction being executed through a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC). 

 Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Act independently to develop programs, processes, and metrics for achieving safe construction operations and compliance with project design, drawings, specifications and ORNL standards.  

• Act independently to develop processes that guide Construction Field Engineer’s in maintaining quality and safety throughout all phases of construction.  

• Evaluates construction progress and formulates metrics that lead to solutions for addressing challenges relating to field safety, construction quality, and adherence to contract terms. 

• Promote and uphold safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel. 

• Review and accept subcontractor safety programs, procedures, field construction activity hazard analysis, and field work control programs. 

• Monitor CM/GC scheduled progress and confirm field progress aligns with CM/GC payment requests. 

• Coordinate scheduled construction activities with ORNL support and operational organizations, ensuring that appropriate planning is in place for utility outages, facility interruptions, and impacts to ORNL stakeholders, employees, and visitors. 

• Process subcontractor construction submittals and Requests for Information (RFI’s) to ensure timely responses and response durations are upheld. 

• Inspect construction work for compliance with design requirements through field verifications and quality assurance reviews to ensure design requirements and quality standards are met. 

• Coordinate engineering, quality, and safety reviews of in-place construction to maintain the highest levels of quality. 

• Be the primary interface between the CM/GC and the STS technical project leads / cost account managers, and ORNL support organizations. 

• Ensure all agreements between the facility and stakeholders are completed and the facility is ready for turnover to operations upon construction completion. 

• Represent the STS Project by participating in and presenting project information at project progress reviews, conferences, and workshops.  

• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values and ethics throughout all construction activities. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS degree in civil engineering or construction management with a minimum of fifteen years of relevant construction experience.   

• Comprehensive working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulation and implementation. 

• Proven proficiency in developing processes and procedures for field construction safety and construction compliance. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in similar roles developing construction management processes and being an owner’s representative overseeing technically complex large-scale (> $75M) construction projects. 

• Prior experience managing projects under DOE Order regulations (e.g., 10 CFR 851) and/or controlled government sites. 

• Demonstrated success as an owner’s representative managing construction operations on fixed price, design/build, and Construction Management contracts. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:
For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.  Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.  This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.  This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.  Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.   

Benefits at ORNL:   

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available. 

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov