AddressRequisition Id 13259
Overview:
The Facilities & Operations Directorate (F&O) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants with experienced leadership and a strong construction project management background for the Division Director of the Laboratory Modernization Division (LMD).
This critical division is responsible for developing the strategic vision and associated plans for modernization of ORNL’s physical infrastructure, including the addition of new capabilities to support the ORNL mission. LMD executes an extensive capital and expense portfolio for ORNL, ensuring projects are delivered in a safe, reliable, timely, and economical manner to the customer.
As a Division Director, you must be passionate about connecting people, mission, and purpose. This includes setting the organizational vision, using a strategic mentality and enterprising approach to plan and implement the mission, and communicating with transparency, empathy, and integrity to build a culture of inclusion.
The successful applicant will provide line management and leadership for the following functions:
Strategic Vision / Planning:
Consult with lab leadership to develop a strategic plan for modernization, capital projects, facility, and infrastructure development using the Mission Readiness Process.
Present measurable facility and infrastructure modernization strategies and desired objectives for those projects.
Organize and communicate the modernization strategy in the lab’s Site-Wide Master Plan, Annual Lab Plan, and other lab-level campus strategy documents.
Collaborate with other F&O division directors and lab leadership to optimize utilization of facility space and modernize aging infrastructure.
Capital & Expense Projects:
Provide oversight for the planning and execution of ORNL's capital, expense, and tenant improvement projects, including managing subcontractors' performance according to DOE and ORNL standards.
Strive for increased value of cost per square foot on such projects.
Lead and leverage resources to ensure the delivery of projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and meeting the customer needs.
Apply innovative and effective management techniques to improve employee and subcontractor performance.
Excess Facilities:
Provide oversight support for the lab’s shutdown facilities, including facilities surveillance, characterization, clean outs, and eventual demolition and disposal projects.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers while leading the implementation and flow-down of DOE requirements to achieve highly reliable compliance, deliver high-quality products, and enable the mission.
Attract, develop, empower, and retain a diverse staff of leaders and technical professionals through effective staff recruitment, training and development, salary planning, performance management, and positive employee relations.
Prepare and implement a tactical divisional business plan in alignment with Directorate and Laboratory goals, incorporating staffing plans, budgets, annual goals, and priorities.
Establish a structure and environment for strategically attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining diverse staff, particularly those with critical skills.
Ensure safe, secure, effective, and compliant operations that implement integrated safety management, compliant with applicable laws, regulations, Work Smart Standards, policies, and procedures.
Build and support an open and encouraging working environment where staff report issues and concerns.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
A BS degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
A minimum of 12 years of experience in construction, design, engineering, or a related field with at least five years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in applicable field
Detailed knowledge of all aspects of construction, including but not limited to: technology, equipment methods, labor agreements, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety requirements
Experience with construction contracts ranging from $1 – $20 million in a DOE environment and experience with the Davis-Bacon Act.
Experience developing corporate-level policies and strategies and preparing briefings to internal/external partners and senior management.
Strong record of safe project execution and safety improvement activities.
Project Management Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute
Professional Engineering License
Excellent oral and written communications, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills will lead to success in this position.
Special Requirements:
Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hard-working 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: 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, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
