Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager / Superintendent - Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Company: LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55 Plant)

Compensation: $58-$64/hr

Schedule: 4/10s with anticipated overtime

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Q-Cleared candidates preferred; must be able to obtain DOE Q Clearance - long-term commitment required

Contract Duration: 1 year with extensions up to 5 years

About The Role

COMPA Industries is seeking experienced Construction Project Managers / Superintendents to lead construction efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory's TA-55 facility - a high-security nuclear environment supporting some of the nation's most critical federal missions. In this dual-function role, you'll own project execution end-to-end: managing scope, budget, and schedule performance as a Control Account Manager while providing direct construction oversight and leading Superintendent-level staff.

This is a mid-to-senior leadership role for a construction professional with deep nuclear facility experience, a strong grasp of EVMS, and the credibility to present project performance directly to federal sponsors. You'll be expected to lead with technical authority, drive accountability across teams, and operate as a trusted point of contact for program, project, and line management.

Mandatory Requirements - Must Meet All to Be Considered

• Active DOE Q Clearance preferred - must be able to obtain Q Clearance with long-term commitment
• Nuclear facility construction experience required
• A-Level access required - candidates must be able to obtain and maintain A-Level access at TA-55
• Willingness and ability to support graveyard shifts - candidates unwilling to support graveyard shifts will not be considered
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs., climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods
  
  

Position Details

• Assignment type: Full-time from day one
• Contract duration: 1 year with extension potential up to 5 years; conversion possible
• Work location: TA-55 Plant - 100% onsite; no remote or hybrid
• Work area: Secure facility working with confidential information
• Schedule: 4/10s with anticipated overtime; must be available for days, nights, weekends, and graveyard shifts
• Per diem/relocation: Available
• Start date: ASAP
  
  

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage construction projects up to $500K and provide oversight of Superintendent 2s
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), owning account scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance
• Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work
• Perform variance analysis reviews; determine cause and effect of cost and schedule variances and define achievable corrective action plans
• Initiate investigations into abnormal events, incidents, and accidents to identify root cause and assist in implementing corrective actions
• Present project management performance plans, status updates, trends, and issues to federal sponsors
• Lead constructability reviews of the design process and assess potential impacts to construction cost and schedule
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommend risk acceptance or avoidance
• Apply advanced knowledge across all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations, and D&D
• Apply extensive knowledge of facility maintenance and construction management including systems engineering design, safety/authorization basis, configuration management, work control, and facility control systems
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements across all trades
• Apply extensive knowledge of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lock-out/tag-out policies
• Interpret physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Establish and maintain strong customer engagement and interface effectively with program, project, and line management
• Provide personal leadership on health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Promote open communication to develop mutual trust and teamwork across all project stakeholders
• Utilize computerized work management systems to maintain and track job activities, coordinate materials, and manage equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
  
  

What You Bring

Required - Top Skills Sought

• Nuclear facility construction experience
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience
• Active DOE Q Clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain with long-term commitment
• Ability to obtain A-Level access at TA-55
  
  

Required - Full Qualifications

• 10 years of work experience with 5 years in at least one of the following: engineering, procurement, or construction
• Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactive scope, schedule, and budget management with EVMS
• Extensive knowledge of facility maintenance and construction management including configuration management, work control, and facility control systems
• Demonstrated experience with risk identification, mitigation strategies, and corrective action planning
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and physical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including reporting to senior management and regulatory inquiries
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computerized work management systems
• Ability to meet all physical requirements: lifting 50 lbs., climbing stairs, standing for extended periods
  
  

Preferred

• Experience leading teams through D&D, upgrades, and renovation projects
• Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated customer engagement and issue resolution capabilities
• Experience managing complex lock-out/tag-out and facility control system requirements
  
  

Education

• No specific degree required
• Recognized degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or project management a plus
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience considered
  
  

Why LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

• Competitive compensation ($58-$64/hr)
• Per diem and/or relocation support available
• 40 open positions with immediate start dates
• Long-term stability - 1-year contract with extension potential up to 5 years and conversion opportunity
• A leadership role with direct ownership over project outcomes and team performance
• A mission-driven culture that values expertise, safety, and res