Construction Field Representative

Overview:

Oak RidgeNational Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking aConstruction FieldRepresentativeto oversee theconstruction activities of theConstructionManager/General Contractor(CM/GC) fortheSecond Target Station (STS)-a major Department of Energy project valued at approximately$2 billion.This role is part of theConventional Facilities (CF)STS Projectteam.

The STS will expand capabilities at ORNL’sSpallation Neutron Source (SNS), enablingcutting-edgeneutron scattering research across a wide range of materials. The project includes construction of multiple new facilities: theTarget & Instrument Building,Ring to Second TargetTunnel (RTST), andCentralServices/Utilities Building (CSB). Designisled by an externalArchitectural/Engineering (A/E)firm, with constructionbeingexecuted through aConstruction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Betheon-sitespecialistoverseeingconstruction operationsof the CM/GCto ensure contractormaintainsasafe working environment for all personnel.

• Observeconstructionoperationsto ensuresubcontractors followsafety programs, procedures, field construction activity hazard analysis, and field work control documents.

• Observework being placed to ensure contractor means, methods, and techniques produce in-place work thatcomplieswithdrawings and specifications.

• ConfirmCM/GC progressandforecastsare reflective of in-place work, logical, and reflecttherequiredconstruction pace toachieve the plannedschedule durations and critical paths.

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

• Provide guidance to technical project leadsfor planning and recovery of schedules, quality issues, and safety compliance.

• Provide guidance to the ORNL technical project managers and ensure continuous improvement of field operations.

• Confirmfield progress aligns with CM/GC payment requests.

• Coordinate scheduled construction activities with ORNL supportand operationalorganizations,ensuringappropriate plansarein 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 ensuretimelyresponses and response durations are upheld.

• Inspectand coordinate engineering inspections ofconstruction work for compliance with design.

• Coordinate A/Efield verifications and quality assurance reviews to ensure design requirements and quality standards are met.

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

• 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 byparticipatingin 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:

• An ASdegree in engineering,or construction managementor relatedfield.

• At least 15 years of construction experience with direct oversight of design and construction.

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

• Proficient in industry-standard design and construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Prolog,ProCore,ProjectSight).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree inengineering,architecture, or related field

• Construction ManagementCertification

• PMP or equivalent project management certification

• Experience managing large-scaleconstruction scope packagesvalued at> $50Munderconstruction subcontracts.

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.