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Project Control Manager

Compa Industries, Los Alamos, NM, United States


Project Controls 3 & 4
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Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Project Controls 3 & 4 positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary:

$60/hr – $95/hr (depending on experience)
Location:

Los Alamos, NM (TA-55) – Onsite preferred / Hybrid available
Citizenship:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Work Schedule:

4/10s or 9/80 (varies by group)
Clearance:

Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (Active Q preferred)
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Applicants

must meet all three requirements below or will not be considered :
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a

DOE Q Clearance
Strong

Project Controls experience (cost + schedule)
Hands-on experience with

Primavera P6 AND Deltek Cobra
Impact
Project Controls professionals at this level are essential to supporting

mission-critical weapons production programs

at LANL. You will ensure projects remain on track by managing cost, schedule, and performance using advanced EVMS tools in a highly regulated nuclear environment. Your work directly supports national security initiatives and complex technical operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Support and maintain

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

processes
Perform

cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis
Develop, maintain, and analyze

project schedules using Primavera P6
Utilize

Deltek Cobra

for cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting
Identify and communicate

cost and schedule trends

to leadership
Support project teams with planning, forecasting, and performance reporting
Troubleshoot and support

Cobra backend/system issues
Ensure alignment between

cost, schedule, and technical scope
(Level 4) Provide technical direction and oversight to project controls teams
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in

project controls (cost + schedule integration)
Proficiency in

Primavera P6, Deltek, and Cobra
Experience supporting

EVMS-driven projects
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
Ability to work independently in a

highly regulated environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Desired Skills
Deltek Cobra Administration / backend experience
Experience with

Delta/Cobra integrations or troubleshooting
DOE, NNSA, nuclear, or other highly regulated project experience
Experience working in

classified or secure environments
Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities
Education and Experience Requirements
Project Controls 3:
Bachelor’s degree and ~8–10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)
Project Controls 4:
Bachelor’s degree and

12+ years of relevant experience

(or equivalent)
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. xywuqvp 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 race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.