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We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and diverse perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$176,310 - $215,892 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
We have an opening for an Area Facilities Operation Manager to support the Operations & Business Directorate and Director’s Office (O&B/DO). You will provide advanced technical expertise, management, and leadership for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of facilities. O&B/DO Directorate facilities are comprised of approximately 1.2 million gross sq. ft. ranging from offices to highly specialized spaces including bioscience, chemical, and radiological laboratories, and emergency response support. This position is in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) of the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department (IEOD) within the Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
Provide high level technical and administrative leadership to facility managers and facility coordinators, including setting technical directions, determining staffing needs, ensuring training requirements are satisfied, managing performance and salary administration.Lead area facility strategic planning efforts by developing and executing a ten-year capital budget plan for extensive renovation and modernization, relocation of processes and people, efficient use of space, and new facility concepts.Oversee and manage large and complex buildings and facilities, develop and implement complex predictive and preventative maintenance plans to ensure performance of facility systems to meet mission requirements. Analyze moderately complex data. Develop and review written reports, identify problems, and implement solutions.Provide consultative expertise to I&O and O&B/DO management and tenant customers to prioritize facilities investments and maintenance in support of the long-term goal of continuously improving facilities condition and capabilities. Develop criteria and performance specifications, identify, and recommend facility system upgrades and resource investments required to enhance programmatic mission deliverables and to meet unique operating requirements.Oversee all formal facilities Work Planning and Control (WP&C) activities and champion projects, including facility structural modifications, equipment replacements and upgrades.Develop, champion, and manage emergency and business continuity plans. Participate in a rotation that provides Facility Management support off hours.Conduct safety compliance audits, work observations, inspections, and review results with management, provide recommendations for correction (and prevention of recurrence) of non-compliance findings, and identify necessary follow-up measures to ensure future compliance. Responsible for the preparation and review of Safety Basis Documentation and Facility Safety Plans.Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical area or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience in engineering, facilities management, or operations.Broad experience in managing facility structure, system modification, renovation, or construction projects.Expert technical knowledge of maintenance and operation of building systems at a large scientific, commercial, or industrial institution.Significant experience and advanced knowledge in the application of safety and security policies and procedures and applicable California safety standards.Experience developing the scope of work, prioritizing activities, and ensuring work is completed within schedule and budget requirement.Advanced conceptual, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills in a professional environment where facilities and infrastructure management are essential to the organization’s mission using judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to develop solutions to problems that frequently require novel approaches and/or new methods.Significant experience leading, mentoring, evaluating, directing, and motivating staff to achieve organizational objectives and goals. Advanced knowledge of leadership, management, and organizational development principles.Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively communicate, present, explain, and advise senior management, stakeholders, and external sponsors.Experience leading development of strategies related to facilities operations and maintenance, including conceptualization and formulation of capital projects (e.g., major construction or multiple, significant renovation and/or large renewal projects).Qualifications We Desire
Certification in Facilities Management through IFMA, BOMI, or similar certifying organization. Additional Information#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-valuesSite 300
Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).
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. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must 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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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
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