Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the Science & Technical fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customers’ mission.
Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory located in Menlo Park, CA. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, Benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical exams, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
This is a Full-Time position requiring on-site work as required to accommodate work demand and laboratory schedules as determined by SLAC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the management of civil/utility/electrical/mechanical construction, inspections, testing and oversight, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California non-commercial Class driver’s license.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data from multiple sources and independently resolve complex issues and propose resolutions.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, recordkeeping, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to tactfully and effectively establish and maintain highly productive working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical, scientific, and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and verbal skills to effectively communicate with multi-disciplined team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple time-constrained projects and to successfully complete each.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CMAA certified construction manager preferred, and/or ability to obtain the license within 1 year.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

• Effective construction subcontract management as the SLAC technical representative in accordance with SLAC ES&H requirements, procurement requirements, project, and customer needs while balancing and managing ambiguous priorities. Expert knowledge of SLAC construction contracting, RFI and submittal review, pay application review (SOV), technical direction, and safety management.
• Construction quality management through contributing to 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.
• Perform or oversee all phases of field inspections including mechanical, electrical, code compliance, special inspections, etc. to ensure technical compliance and construction quality assurance for infrastructure projects. Coordinate with the Building Inspection Office.
• Visit sites regularly to plan, manage, and mitigate construction activities - including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeout - 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. Conduct daily morning tailgate meetings to review hazards and mitigations, coordinate concurrent activities, and ensure work is authorized and released in accordance with approved guidelines and processes prior to commencing the work activity.
• Able to read and understand construction documents, directly supporting 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 projects in monthly financial progress accruals and earned value performance reporting for project construction activities. Support internal (SLAC) 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 on minor infrastructure projects (less than $30M) and DOE O 413.3B for major infrastructure projects (greater than $30M).
• Other corresponding duties as assigned.