LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager
FermilabAbout the role
The expected hiring range for this position is:
$106,500.00-$151,300.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position will be based in Lead, South Dakota
A LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project in Lead, South Dakota. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, but includes participation from universities and laboratories from around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Laboratory in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE project will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years. Construction is currently in underway to outfit the underground excavated spaces to house the planned detectors. Advanced planning and design have been completed for the detectors, with refinement in the process to plan for installation. This position will begin with installation planning and transition to performing the installation.
The LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager works in the Integration & Installation team, helping to coordinate the installation and construction efforts of the Far Detector & Cryogenics subproject. Under limited direction, this position has primary responsibility to support the electrical installation work for infrastructure, scientific detector equipment and cryogenic systems. The individual will facilitate the resolution of integration issues that cut across various stakeholders to support the overall project planning and execution.
YOU WILL:
- Have primary responsibility for coordinating all installation, procurement, and planning matters related to electrical infrastructure (power distribution up to 15 kV including cable trays, power panels, cable and conduit runs, transformers, and lighting))
- Individual is responsible to obtain a comprehensive understanding of all electrical, design, and construction documents for the LBNF/DUNE facilities at the SURF.
- Attend daily meetings with multiple teams for workday planning to coordinate the different installation teams and activities
- Assist in developing and reviewing the resource loaded work schedules
- Write and review work packages and build plans for both internal installation team and external contractors
- Coordinate efforts with Architect/Engineering firms and/or electrical contractors that provided designs for the LBNF/DUNE project, as well as the SURF team and facilities contractors
- Provide oversight of the construction contracts related to electrical installation for which LBNF/DUNE has sole or shared financial responsibility.
- Provide information for updates of 3D model with as built information across multiple CAD platforms for the entire far site of LBNF and DUNE
- Understand AC and DC power distribution and generate single line drawings
- Develop and maintain 2D drawings needed for stakeholders installation work packages and vendor support
- Use electrical background to develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling designs and overall integration
- Integrate Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) into requirements, design, and construction documents and processes
- Develop procurement packages with appropriate drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Review bid packages from contractors
- Work with local AHJs and code officials to ensure that all work meets local, state, and national codes
- Assess and review design changes and drawing releases
- Ensure with engineering team, that work complies with all appropriate engineering codes and standards and company QA system and policies
- Perform field inspections for both internal and external performed work
- Support development of operations planning following construction including maintenance management systems and BIM
- Support procurement activities for electrical infrastructure
- Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree
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