Deputy Install Manager (3-year Term)

Job Description

The expected hiring range for this position is:
$111,400.00-$146,600.00.
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.
What your day-to-day as a Deputy Install Construction Supervisor will look like:
Lead and supervise Construction Specialist staff, including training, timecard approvals, and performance management
Support hiring decisions, performance evaluations, and personnel actions including compensation and disciplinary processes
Partner with project management to define scope, labor requirements, materials, and execution strategy for construction work
Coordinate procurement of materials and ensure accurate documentation of work in progress and completed activities
Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and applicable building codes
Prepare cost estimates, validate subcontractor invoices, and conduct final acceptance inspections
Review and negotiate subcontractor change requests; escalate major impacts to project leadership as needed
Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays, conflicts, or subcontractor performance issues
Coordinate construction activities with active laboratory operations, including utility impacts, traffic control, and site logistics
Oversee subcontractor compliance with ES&H requirements, OSHA standards, manufacturer specifications, and hazard analyses
Ensure subcontractors execute proper planning and quality control processes from pre-job meetings through final acceptance
Issue and document corrective or disciplinary actions related to non-compliance with technical, safety, or quality standards
Provide regular reporting to project management on construction progress, risks, and field issues
Maintain accurate and complete documentation across all construction activities
Support operational needs, including additional duties as assigned
Ensure all work is performed in full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
Skills and Attributes for Success:
Strong field leadership presence with the ability to hold subcontractors accountable
Confident decision-maker who can balance cost, schedule, and quality under pressure
Highly organized with strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance
Effective communicator across trades, engineers, and project leadership
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an active, operational environment
Practical problem-solver who can anticipate issues before they impact the project
Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Proven experience managing heavy industrial or commercial construction projects
Broad knowledge across construction disciplines including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and building systems
Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
Familiarity with ES&H programs and compliance requirements (FESHM knowledge preferred)
Experience with cost estimating, subcontractor management, and construction scheduling
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
OR Associate degree (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial construction experience

Work Arrangement:
This position is onsite and requires regular presence in the field. Work may include coordination across active construction zones and operational laboratory environments.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth:
Competitive salary and retirement plans
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Access to onsite wellness programs
Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, mission-driven scientific infrastructure projects
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
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