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Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a strategic and results-driven Infrastructure Services Director to lead a newly established organization supporting the Laboratory's continued mission growth and infrastructure expansion.

This senior-level role will provide leadership, governance, and operational oversight for non-nuclear facilities, off-site and leased facilities, logistical and property management services, and subcontract management services including maintenance and construction subcontracted services. The Director will ensure SRNL's infrastructure and support services are safe, compliant, efficient, effective, and scalable to meet increasing national mission demands. This leadership role will evolve over time and include additional areas of responsibility as the organization continues to mature.

This position reports to the Operations & Facilities Director and serves as a key member of the Operations & Facilities leadership team.

"We put science to work!" 

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. 

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. 

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, infrastructure services, or institutional support organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex facility portfolios.
• Experience leading logistics, property management, or operational service functions or related functions (e.g. maintenance, operations, project management, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of federal or highly regulated environments.

• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within DOE, national laboratories, or other federal research environments.
• Knowledge of DOE asset management requirements, subcontract management requirements, and property management requirements.
• Experience overseeing both owned and leased facility portfolios.
• Proven ability to scale organizations during mission growth.

Strategic Infrastructure Leadership

• Establish and lead the Infrastructure Services organization to support SRNL's expanding footprint and mission portfolio.
• Develop fit for purpose programs using a risk based graded approach that encompasses leased facilities, off site facilities, and on-site nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Develop long-term strategies for facility sustainment, recapitalization, and operational optimization.
• Align infrastructure services with Laboratory strategic growth initiatives and federal sponsor expectations.
• Build scalable systems and processes to support increasing programmatic demand.

Facilities Management (Non-Nuclear)

• Provide full lifecycle management of non-nuclear laboratory, office, research, and support facilities to include working closely with campus planning, space planning, and overall infrastructure strategy to support SRNL's growing mission.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, utilities coordination, facility condition assessments, and space management activities for respective areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOE requirements, building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Integrate sustainability, resilience, and lifecycle cost management principles into facility operations.

Off-Site & Leased Facilities Oversight

• Manage SRNL's portfolio of leased and off-site facilities.
• Oversee lease negotiations, landlord coordination, occupancy planning, and facility modifications.
• Ensure leased facilities meet operational, safety, and security requirements.
• Support expansion planning and geographic growth strategies.

Logistics & Property Management Services

• Oversee property management operations including accountable property systems, asset tracking, and lifecycle control.
• Oversee shipping and receiving operations, warehouse functions, material handling, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, State, and local regulations and DOE requirements.
• Optimize supply chain and material movement processes to support research and infrastructure operations.

Subcontract Management Services

• Provide functional oversight of subcontract management support for infrastructure and service contracts to include maintenance and construction services.
• Ensure subcontractor performance, safety, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Partner with procurement, project management, and other functional organizations (safety, quality, safeguards and security) to support complex service contracts.
• Establish performance metrics and governance processes for subcontracted services.
• Ensure safe work execution, construction quality, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support commercial design-build execution and institutional construction standards.

Organizational Development & Governance

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team across facilities operations, logistics, construction, and property management.
• Develop workforce capability, succession planning, and leadership bench strength.
• Establish KPIs, performance dashboards, and continuous improvement programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and operational excellence mindset.

Why Join SRNL?

SRNL is experiencing sustained mission growth and infrastructure expansion in support of national security, environmental stewardship, and advanced research initiatives. This new Infrastructure Services Director role provides a unique opportunity to shape and modernize the operational backbone of the Laboratory.

The successful candidate will directly influence how SRNL supports its researchers, protects federal assets, and delivers mission-critical capabilities for the nation.