Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55 Plant)
Compensation: $58-$64
Schedule: 4/10s with anticipated overtime | All shifts including graveyard as required
Duration: 1 year with extensions up to 5 years | Conversion potential available
Openings: 40 positions available
Organization: LOG-CONSUPS deployed to ALDPI
Per Diem / Relocation: Available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Q-Cleared candidates preferred | Must be able to obtain Q Clearance | Long-term commitment required
WHY THIS ROLE
LANL is seeking experienced Construction Project Managers and Superintendents to lead construction efforts at the 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 as a Control Account Manager while providing direct construction oversight and leading Superintendent-level staff. With 40 openings and a program duration of up to 5 years, this is one of the largest and most impactful hiring efforts currently underway at LANL.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as Control Account Manager responsible for scope, cost, and schedule for assigned construction work packages
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Lead construction crews and subcontractors during active work phases at TA-55
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Develop and maintain EVMS-compliant cost and schedule baselines
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Coordinate with engineering, QA, safety, and nuclear facility operations personnel
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Present project performance to federal project managers and DOE oversight personnel
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Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure compliance with contract requirements
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Lead daily coordination meetings and pre-job briefings
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Must be physically able to lift 50+ lbs, walk stairs, and stand for extended periods
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Must be available for all shifts including graveyard as required by operational tempo
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum 10 years of nuclear worker experience - top hiring priority
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A-Level Access eligibility required
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S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - long-term commitment required
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Strong leadership and communication skills in a field construction environment
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Ability to meet all physical requirements: lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, extended standing
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No degree, certification, or software requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Active DOE Q Clearance
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DOE, nuclear, or NNSA facility construction management experience
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Experience at TA-55 or familiarity with plutonium facility construction requirements
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Control Account Manager or EVMS experience
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING
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Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - long-term commitment required
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Must have minimum 10 years of nuclear worker experience - no exceptions
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A-Level Access eligibility required - candidates without this cannot be considered
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Must be able to work 100% onsite at TA-55 in Los Alamos, NM
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Must be available for all shifts including graveyard - graveyard shift refusal is disqualifying
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Must meet all physical requirements: lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, extended standing
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Poor prior contractor performance at LANL is disqualifying
LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of April 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change.
