Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) was recently chosen as the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility.  The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the “glue” that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider.   It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions.  Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.

The Infrastructure for EIC requires the construction of numerous new facilities totaling about 150,000 square feet, about 60MW of low and medium-voltage electrical power transmission systems and equipment, and mechanical cooling systems for programmatic equipment heat rejection. The EIC Infrastructure Construction Project Manager will join an existing small team that is growing in anticipation of the construction of these facilities. The successful applicant will become part of one of the most exciting and advanced projects in the region today.

Position Description

The EIC Infrastructure Group seeks a Construction Project Manager (CPM) who is well-versed in construction subcontract management and will ensure that project construction activities are planned and executed safely, on schedule and budget from project initiation through completion.  The CPM serves as the owner’s representative and advisor and provides oversight of a construction project to be executed by one or more independent Construction Manager/General Contractor firms. The successful CPM develops excellent customer relations with internal and external stakeholders and business relations with subcontractors.  Leadership, ownership, diligence, persistence, and integrity are required to be successful in this role. This position reports to the EIC Infrastructure Division Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for monitoring the general contractors, first-tier subcontractors, and lower-tier contractors for compliance with the owner’s contractual requirements, procedures, and standards.

• Effective construction subcontract management as the BNL technical representative following EIC and BNL ES&H requirements, procurement requirements, and project, and customer needs while balancing and managing ambiguous priorities. 

• Construction quality management through contributing to the development of construction Statements of Work, (SOW), specifications including Division 1 and General Conditions. 

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists to coordinate schedules.  Effective logistics management, and capability to manage conflicts in time and space.

• Coordinate and oversee all phases of field inspections including mechanical, electrical, code compliance, special inspections, etc. to ensure technical compliance and construction quality assurance for infrastructure. 

• Visit sites regularly to plan, manage, and mitigate construction activities - including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts - and attend status and coordination meetings.

• Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.

• Actively manage Work Planning and Control (WPC) including work order management by initiating, organizing, filing, and adjudicating WPC documents needed to start work for infrastructure projects, service contracts, and minor repair projects. 

• Directly support constructability reviews, quality, and technical direction per the contract construction documents.  Coordinate with stakeholders, both internal and external, to plan, coordinate, and mitigate constructability concerns.

• Oversee and conduct reviews of job safety analyses.  Identify and evaluate potential and new observed hazards and implement controls as the project's scope of work changes.

• Provide regular (daily) onsite coverage and support.  Monitor construction activities any time a subcontractor is onsite to enable immediate action and support safety, security, and any non-compliance.  Document and report all subcontractor performance and deficiencies, taking action to remedy issues and concerns along with the project manager and procurement.

• Assist with monthly financial progress accruals and earned value performance reporting for project construction activities.  Support internal (EIC) and external (Department of Energy) review meetings as the construction subject matter expert.

• Provide daily construction reports and maintain up-to-date files of all construction documents in the official project folder(s).

• Comply with the Construction Management procedures and work instructions from DOE O 413.3B major infrastructure projects (greater than $30M).

• Other duties may also be assigned.

(The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum ten years’ experience in construction superintendence or management.

• Extensive experience planning, directing, and coordinating activities on construction sites.

• Leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend construction documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, regulatory requirements, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFI), Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules etc.

• Expert working knowledge of testing, special inspection, permitting, Request for Information (RFI), submittals, change order, and scheduling policies and procedures associated with construction contracts.

• Knowledge of building-code requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal (including presentation) communication skills.

• Competency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in construction involving major civil works, small/medium industrial buildings, industrial process piping installations or medium-scale electrical distribution systems.

• Working knowledge of, and/or experience with Project management scheduling with Primavera P6.

• Working knowledge of, and/or experience with Risk management within a DOE major project 423.3b environment.

• Experience with an industry-standard Building Information Modeling software package, such as Revit

• OSHA 30-hour Safety Training qualification.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• This position will be required to work safely in and around an active construction site.

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather, and walk on various terrain, inclined uneven work surfaces, and climb ladders.

• Must be comfortable working in industrial, construction, and radiation environments.

• Will require occasional work outdoors, climbing ladders, moderate lifting, working in the vicinity of operating machinery, exposure to noise, ability and willingness to wear proper PPE.

• Will be required to become a qualified Radiation Worker.

Other Information:

• Current driver’s license.

• Work will be on-site; hybrid work as may be permitted by conditions.

• The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $125,650.00 - $230,100.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.  Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.