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Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Facilities Division, Operations Subcontract Management team has an opening for a Maintenance Contract Manager to join the team.

The Maintenance Contract Manager (MCM) oversees Facilities Division maintenance services and projects, reporting to the Operations Subcontract Management (OSM) Supervisor. The MCM manages multiple contracts, working with various stakeholders to support Berkeley Lab's mission. Responsibilities include coordinating contractor activities, ensuring safety, compliance, quality control, cost management, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. The MCM also leads the maintenance, inspection, and repair of critical infrastructure, develops long-term maintenance plans, monitors program progress, and fosters continuous improvement. Additionally, the MCM supports OSM construction management projects.

What You Will Do :

• Strategic Maintenance Planning & Execution : Lead long-term preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair schedules, aligning with Facilities Division goals and ensuring timely, compliant completion. Oversee CMMS (Maximo) utilization, system improvements, data tracking, and compliance.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Management : Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring quality, scope adherence, and safety. Oversee evaluation, selection, contracts, performance reviews, and continuous improvement in collaboration with Procurement.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership : Ensure adherence to LBNL and DOE Health and Safety policies, develop safety standards, manage risk and hazard control, and oversee inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication : Lead communication with internal / external stakeholders, ensuring proactive updates on project status, schedules, and safety.
• Operational Oversight & Resource Management : Oversee daily maintenance, ensuring resource efficiency, coordinating equipment access, and minimizing disruptions.
• Project & Contract Management : Guide project planning, including schedules, cost estimates, RFIs, change orders, and ensure safety, performance, and budget goals. Manage project documentation and handovers.
• Data-Driven Project Management & Continuous Improvement : Use data to optimize project execution, review work orders in Maximo, and drive continuous improvements in schedules, estimates, and processes.
• Team Leadership & Development : Lead and direct maintenance teams, implement performance metrics, and foster professional development and continuous improvement.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer