Principal Construction Coordinator
Duties
� Represent construction management on project teams with ownership of complex projects and/or Work Authorizing Documents (WAD) covering technical, cost, and schedule baselines.
� Administer and ensure compliance with direct hire or subcontract management program site-wide.
� Develop programmatic changes to enhance the subcontract management program in response to DOE directives.
� Coordinate with facility management on work scope, estimate approvals, and funding distribution.
� Collaborate with project controls and construction execution teams on scope development, estimates, and planning.
� Oversee all aspects of assigned complex construction projects and maintenance orders, ensuring efficient execution from design through closeout.
� Review labor and material cost reports; identify variances and validate alignment with budgets and plans.
� Confirm that technical scope aligns with baseline schedule and cost estimates for constructability approval.
� Participate in setting and approving technical, cost, and schedule baselines for projects and CMOs.
� Evaluate preliminary scopes, designs, schedules, and estimates to assess constructability and accuracy.
� Monitor project and maintenance progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
� Interface with project management, DOE, design, procurement, and construction teams to achieve milestones safely and cost-effectively.
Work Hours
� Standard 40-hour work week.
� Work schedules may include: 5/8s (8 hours/day, 5 days/week), 4/10s (10 hours/day, 4 days/week), or 9/80s (9 hours/day, alternating 5- and 4-day weeks).
� Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch break.
� Overtime may be required to meet deliverables and is at the discretion of the Manager.
Required Qualifications
� Bachelor�s degree in a technical discipline with 11�13 years of practical construction experience.
� Associate�s degree with 13�15 years of experience or high school diploma with 15�18 years of experience may be considered equivalent.
� Extensive knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, and strategy development or evaluation.
Experience / Skills
� Thorough understanding of project management and tactical project planning.
� Familiarity with operations, maintenance, project startup, construction management, and construction subcontracts.
Other Required Qualifications
� DOE 'Q' Security Clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
� Preference given to candidates who have held an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.