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Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Manager position at the Los Alamos National Laborator y in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary : $60 / hr - $65 / hr

Location : Onsite in Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship : US citizenship Required

Work Schedule : Flexible - Days or Graveyard

Clearance : Ability to acquire a Q clearance

Per Diem / Relocation : Approved

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Join the Construction Management (CM) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory and play a key role in leading critical construction projects that support national security and scientific research. As a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 , you will drive projects exceeding $500K , ensuring efficient execution while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Your leadership will directly contribute to the Lab’s mission by overseeing project teams, optimizing construction processes, and mitigating project risks.

Responsibilities and Duties

Project Leadership – Oversee construction projects and upgrades, managing scope, budget, and schedule, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Supervision – Provide oversight to Superintendent 2s , ensuring seamless execution of project tasks.
Risk Management – Identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and execute corrective actions.
Control Account Management (CAM) – Plan, budget, and manage costs, schedules, and performance objectives for projects.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and collective bargaining agreements.
Stakeholder Engagement – Interface with program managers, project teams, and regulatory bodies, providing clear project updates and reports.
Technical Oversight – Review blueprints, schematics, and technical documents, ensuring constructability and compliance with engineering standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Active DOE Q Clearance (Required)

Extensive Construction Management Expertise – Experience leading complex construction projects, including upgrades, renovations, and decommissioning & decontamination (D&D).

Leadership & Supervision – Proven ability to manage teams, schedules, and resources in a fast-paced construction environment.

Project Controls Experience – Hands-on experience managing budgets, schedules, and risk assessments using EVMS .

Technical Proficiency – Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and structural documents and oversee constructability reviews.

Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Strong understanding of work hazards, lock-out / tag-out procedures, and safety regulations in high-risk environments.

Union Labor Experience – Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements across multiple trades.

Desired Skills

Experience working in a nuclear environment .

Demonstrated expertise in facility maintenance and construction management , including systems engineering, safety / authorization basis, and configuration management programs.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address project challenges and implement corrective actions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills , including report preparation and presentations for senior management.

Ability to adapt to flexible schedules , including working day and graveyard shifts.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related scientific discipline.

10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 5 years in engineering, procurement, and construction leadership roles.

A combination of education and experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

Salary : $60 - $65

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