Deputy Installation Manager (Term Position)

Hiring range: $111,400.00–$146,600.00. The final pay offer will reflect the scope of the role, candidate qualifications, internal equity, and external market benchmarks.

About the role

Fermilab is seeking a Deputy Installation Manager to join the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, with participation from universities and laboratories worldwide. This position will focus on managing the Far Detector and Cryogenics (FDC) subproject, working closely with Technical Coordinators, Control Account Managers, and international partners to execute one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world. The role is a three-year term appointment, with potential for extension based on continued funding and project needs. The position requires up to 30% domestic and international travel and will support activities at the Far Site in Lead, South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute project management functions for the Far Detector, including setting project objectives, monitoring project activities, and leading project staff.
• Support procurement readiness, production readiness, and operational readiness review processes, ensuring compliance with procedures and guidelines.
• Work with Control Account Managers, project controls, and procurement teams to plan and manage Far Detector procurements, tracking packages through subcontract award.
• Assist in drafting agreements with universities and international partners performing project work and provide oversight of detector production at these sites.
• Develop and manage cost and schedule estimates, monitor obligations and budgets, and analyze schedules to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate change control planning by preparing documentation for review by the LBNF/DUNE Change Control Board.
• Contribute to key project documents, including Design Reports, Hazard Analyses, Quality Assurance Plans, and Detector Installation Plans.
• Provide input on work planning documents and hazard analyses to support installation activities at the Far Site.
• Engage with DUNE Coordination Office and Operations teams to support DUNE Phase 2 planning.
• Assist with monthly reports and Integrated Subproject Team meetings, preparing presentations and written updates.
• Lead or participate in project management and FDC subproject team meetings.
• Support risk management activities and participate in project reviews, including milestone and final reviews.
• Enhance Fermilab’s national and international presence by participating in collaborations and project reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned and ensure adherence to all environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Business Administration plus 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Project Management Expertise: Knowledge of cost and schedule management, change control processes, procurement planning, and risk management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with SharePoint preferred. Experience using project management databases for change control and risk management.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations, reports, and technical writing.
• Teamwork: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand for extended periods at construction sites.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Schedule

This is primarily an onsite role supporting activities at Fermilab in Batavia, IL, and the Far Site in Lead, South Dakota.