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Construction Superintendent

COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, NM, United States


Work Schedule:

4/10s with anticipated overtime; must be willing to work days, nights, weekends, and potentially graveyard shifts

Clearance:

Ability to obtain a Q Clearance needed.

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying Candidates

must have

the following

before applying :

Ability to obtain a Q Security Clearance

Nuclear facility experience

Willingness and ability to support graveyard shifts

Applications lacking these qualifications

will not be considered .

Impact Join a mission-critical team at Los Alamos National Laboratory responsible for overseeing construction projects essential to national security. As a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3, you will lead construction efforts, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and schedule performance in a high-security nuclear facility. Your work will directly support scientific advancement and federal mission delivery in one of the nation’s most unique operational environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

Lead and manage projects up to $500k and oversee Superintendent 2s

Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), managing budget, schedule, and scope performance

Present project performance updates to federal sponsors

Conduct investigations into abnormal events/incidents and assist in corrective action plans

Perform variance analysis and develop corrective action plans for cost/schedule variances

Lead constructability reviews and interface with stakeholders

Ensure compliance with safety, security, and configuration management requirements

Promote teamwork and open communication across trades and departments

Minimum Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction

5+ years managing construction projects with scope, schedule, and budget oversight

Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Experience in construction within a nuclear environment

Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, schematics

Strong communication and leadership skills

Able to meet physical demands: lifting, standing, stair climbing

Desired Skills

Experience leading teams under collective bargaining agreements

Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation strategies

Experience using computerized work management systems

Strong understanding of lock-out/tag-out policies and facility control systems

Demonstrated customer engagement and issue resolution capabilities

Education and Experience Requirements

Recognized degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or project management preferred

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Why Work at COMPA Industries? We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported the DOE and national security missions with technical expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a mission-focused team solving complex challenges in nuclear facilities.

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

Note: COMPA’s policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.

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