Facilities Planning and Project Manager (ARL)

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The Division is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of capital facilities improvements for the Lab. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Manage ARL projects through development, design review, and implementation Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, upcoming challenges, and funding status Coordinate with facility and community representatives including researchers, ARL facilities team members, Penn State Office of Physical Plant personnel, community stakeholders, and others towards the successful completion of capital projects Act as steward for ARL resources in the planning, renovation, and construction of buildings and sites Create and update long-term project needs for the Lab to the ARL financial and leadership teams to allow for strategic planning of resources Participate in major maintenance, utility systems, and department facility master planning Develop and manage client relationships with both ARL research offices and external sponsors Ensure compliance of all projects with Labor and Industry codes, Penn State Environmental Health & Safety policies, federal procurement guidelines, township and borough zoning & land development processes, and all other regulatory agencies as needed Required skills/experience areas include: Management of projects in a highly technical lab or manufacturing environment Management of a variety of facility renovations and construction projects ranging in scope from tens of thousands of dollars to multi-million-dollar projects Familiarity with construction management processes, procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and construction safety supporting successful project delivery Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. Limited travel will be necessary to visit project sites at locations outside of State College. These are typically day trips. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at . BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $152,004.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page . CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here . 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